Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Public Library gets the largest allocation at $4 million. That money will go toward construction of a new west side library.

Day said all funds raised for co-owner John Martin and his wife, Denise, will go toward treating Denise’s MAC lung disease and stage 4 COPD.

See how you can support the nonprofit’s first gala in November.

A new vendor has opened in NewBo City Market.

The snack, raised on a small cricket farm in Ames, is available in four flavors: Smokey BBQ, Hot & Spicy, Fiesta and Dill Pickle.

See why Halloween fanatics in the Corridor get their greatest joys each year from the darkest holiday.

As the city of Cedar Rapids continues to recover from the devastation of the 2020 derecho’s hurricane-force winds, the city will purchase a new stump grinder to aid in its efforts. Staff and contracted crews have removed about 7,300 stumps since March.

Black-box stage lays expert action at viewers’ feet

Two former elected officials — Republican Susie Weinacht and Democrat Elizabeth Wilson — are vying for the House District 73 seat to represent a portion of Cedar Rapids and much of the north and eastern sides of Marion.

Republican newcomer Anne Fairchild is running against Democratic community organizer Sami Scheetz for the Iowa House District 78 seat, which largely encompasses southeast Cedar Rapids.

NEWSTRACK: Save CR Heritage continues to work with the Cedar Rapids Country Club in a bid to save four historic homes from demolition to make way for the club’s expansion project. The club is still looking for people to commit to moving the homes.

Theatre C.R. opens season with play based on Stephen King’s tale of terror

Whose Live improv troupe coming to Paramount in C.R.

Ashley Vanorny, who represents District 5 covering much of Cedar Rapids’ southwest quadrant, has been tapped to serve as president-elect of the executive board of the Iowa League of Cities.

Fat Pat’s Gumbo YaYa brings a New Orleans party to your mouth.