Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Patients say small gestures can have an out-sized impact when going through cancer treatment -- even if they’re from complete strangers.

Nonprofit Feed Iowa First may halt operations on the slice of land it subleases on Linn County’s Dows Farm “agri-community” development for use by underserved farmers, as the county isn’t planning to replace a potentially failing well that fuels farm operations.

“He was wanting to help others and wanting what's the best for all the employees as a whole,” Mike Moore’s wife said of the union leader’s work during the nearly six-month strike. “ … He really wanted to make sure that everybody was taken care of.”

Two former GO Cedar Rapids officials were sentenced Thursday to more than a year in prison for bank fraud charges connected to the 2018 “newbo evolve” festival.

The City Council also signs off on a development agreement for Sub-Zero’s massive new light manufacturing facility near airport.

Bert Kreischer bringing his comedy tour to Cedar Rapids arena

Cameron Sullenberger, 54, co-founder of the Revival Theatre, is remembered for his kindness and devotion to excellence.

Republican former Vice President Mike Pence railed against “radical gender ideology” in public schools during a rally in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa lawmakers once again are moving forward a bill that would restrict the ability of cities to use traffic enforcement cameras along state interstates and highways.

In a Sunday social media post, owners Jessica and Tony LaFayette said they will close in 60 days — by April 13.

Foundation 2 has taken over management of Group Violence Intervention, the community gun violence reduction strategy, but Cedar Rapids officials say the effort continues to see success in keeping people alive and out of jail.

The Cedar Rapids nonprofit was chosen as one of 5 organizations across the country to receive a total of $150,000.

Also, Linn County Trails Association gives $100,000 for Fourth Street trail construction

After dire predictions about a “tripledemic” of RSV, COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, hospitals in Cedar Rapids and elsewhere are faring better than predicted.

In light of a state error leaving local governments in the lurch and down millions in expected revenue as they set their budgets for the 2024 fiscal year, Linn County supervisors are exploring where to trim the budget.