Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving is a secular holiday, but each faith ascribes its own values. See how each one gives thanks.

As Cedar Rapids nonprofits and homeless residents prepare for winter, some advocates fear the situation will get worse before it gets better.

The new affordable housing development will add 44 rental units in Cedar Rapids with supportive services provided by Foundation 2. Some units are set aside for youth aging out of foster care to help set this vulnerable population up for success.

Area Ambulance donated the vehicle to larger program that has sent almost 20 ambulances to Ukraine this year with five from Iowa.

Currently, sidewalk cafes are allowed downtown and in the Riverfront Crossings district. The council voted in favor of allowing sidewalk cafes without a liquor license outside of these areas to operate.

Circus, jewelry, metalsmithing, contemporary prints weave common local threads

After Cedar Rapids’ casino dreams were thwarted by opponents earlier this year with a two-year moratorium on new gaming licenses, Linn County casino backers formed a political action committee ahead of November midterms and contributed about $50,000 to Iowa candidates.

As the city explores how to repurpose the now-closed Jones Golf Course, staffers are seeking a consultant to help design a dog park, which would be the third managed by the city.

‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ bringing iconic songs, story to Cedar Rapids stage

Steinway Artist staging 20th anniversary Christmas tour

Iowa City native returning for Orchestra Iowa concerts

City also looking into micro transit within Marion

‘Happy little ear of corn’ has been entertaining children in Cedar Rapids since 1952

Willis Dady Homeless Services has shared its annual Holiday Giving Opportunities to invite the community to support those experiencing homelessness this winter in Linn County.

Think Iowa City awarded the first two grants earlier this month as part of the Iowa City Tourism Grant program. Also, the Cedar Rapids City Council approved a shelter rezoning, and major projects are underway for local flood control and a Mount Vernon schools activities complex.