Bob and Alo Geuder were the moving forces behind “The Follies” productions that brought thousands of fans to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls stages, along with thousands of singers, actors, musicians, dancers and crew members.
A local nonprofit, Central Furniture Rescue, that helps people transitioning from homelessness to a permanent home is having an open house and ribbon cutting for its new “forever home” later this month.
After ceasing brewing operations, Thew Brewing at 301 Second Ave. SW will reopen as The Lucky Cat later this month with comedy, trivia, yoga and other events. It’ll offer some drinks and food, including a drink named after drag queen Lexi Belle.
Those bicycling to work in Cedar Rapids can visit pit stops today and Thursday for refreshments and freebies, as part of Bike to Work Week. A Ride of Silence will take place on Wednesday.
At the High School Improv Super Bowl, high student improv students will take audience suggestions and turn them into stories. The event starts at 6 p.m. today at CSPS Hall.
The newly formed Cedar Rapids Voting Rights Coalition is sponsoring candidate forums for contested local races starting 10 a.m. Saturday with State Senate Districts 37 and 39, and Linn County Supervisor District 1.
Mirrorbox Theatre’s Iowa premiere of ‘Private’ asks hard questions about encroaching technology
Cedar Rapids has received $15.1 million in reimbursements on expenses related to recovery from the 2020 derecho from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, city officials said Friday.
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market and the Iowa City Farmers Market are planning a return to the streets with numbers close to or exceeding prepandemic levels.
If awarded $27 million by the state, Cedar Rapids envisions a project that will enhance the greenway around the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo as a recreational hub and tourist attraction with flood control, housing and other amenities.
The city of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office this week launched a “Welcome is Our Language” campaign to promote the community’s diversity and attractions to residents and visitors.
The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department has opened Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park for the season. The farm, a petting zoo, is open daily thrpough Sept. 25.
Foster students, along with the help of their case workers, sign up to participate in this event, which honors these students who have worked to achieve this landmark occasion and have beaten the odds.
Theatre Cedar Rapids production of “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday" May 13 to 29 on the outdoor stage at Brucemore.
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