“It’s not logical to assume that five SROs will be able to do the work of seven,” the police chief said. City officials say changes account for the workload 5 instead of 7 SROs can handle after the school district removed them from middle schools.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
News Aug. 2, 2022 5:38 pm1196d ago
A Cedar Rapids woman won a $300,000 lottery prize this week on a $30 scratch game.
Food & Drink Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am1198d ago
A new dining site in Geneva Tower, now open to the public, gives a place for senior citizens and those with disabilities to eat an affordable meal and connect with their community.
News Aug. 7, 2022 10:52 am1192d ago
The RAISE Grant funding would pay for more than half the remaining costs and speed up the overall project’s timeline by more than a decade.
News Jul. 30, 2022 6:00 am1200d ago
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor has announced a project to build a permanent location for the club in southeast Cedar Rapids.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
News Jul. 30, 2022 6:00 am1200d ago
Recap of news from across the state
Government & Politics Jul. 28, 2022 9:56 pm1201d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids hopes to receive a $50 million boost for flood protection under a bill that passed the U.S. Senate Thursday.
Business News Jul. 28, 2022 6:45 am1202d ago
Area businesses are prioritizing DEI practices but work so far has been broad. Inclusive ICR Chair Angelica Vannatta hopes the group’s first DEI Index will help businesses see which efforts to prioritize and improve.
Music Jul. 28, 2022 3:13 am1202d ago
KCCK series in Cedar Rapids offering 2 bands each Thursday night in August.
Music Jul. 28, 2022 3:12 am1202d ago
Koe Wetzel, coming to the McGrath Amphitheatre, infuses new album with signature country blend
Music Jul. 28, 2022 3:11 am1202d ago
Koe Wetzel, coming to the McGrath Amphitheatre, infuses new album with signature country blend
Local Government Jul. 27, 2022 8:48 pm1202d ago
Though two residents appealed plans to build 89 single-family houses east of Cargill’s contentious rail yard site in a new Kestrel Heights subdivision, the Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously allowed the developer to proceed with construction plans
Theater Jul. 27, 2022 6:00 am1203d ago
True to the black box theatrical style, the performance space walls and ceiling are painted black, with wide-open spaces to accommodate flexible staging and seating on comfy chairs not bolted to the floor.
Music Jul. 27, 2022 6:00 am1203d ago
It’s the 20th season for the Brucemore summer series spotlighting Eastern Iowa talent
Crime & Courts Jul. 26, 2022 3:40 pm1203d ago
A Cedar Rapids man charged with attempting to kill a man in 2020 has been found incompetent to stand trial. He will be sent to a Coralville state hospital for treatment to restore competency.

Daily Newsletters