Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

It’s a story of love and perseverance built around the music of ABBA.

Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson of radio station KZIA FM/Z102.9 were named 2022 Iowa Broadcaster of the Year last week during the Iowa Broadcasters Association’s convention

The longtime Cedar Rapids staple will soon open a second location in Marion.

The duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray just released a livestream project, “Look Long: Together,” that took a year and a half to complete. They

The city of Cedar Rapids could get a $50 million boost toward construction of its $750 million permanent flood control system if draft language of federal legislation is signed into law and Congress appropriates funding.

The space was previously occupied by Anvil Meat Market & Deli, which closed in September.

BurgerFiend opened at 2020 16th Ave. SW in May, returning to its original location after several years while maintaining its other Center Point Road NE location. Its Center Point Road location has since closed and is now Breakfast Barn and Lunch House.

Author Peter D. Looney described the pool at the city’s first YMCA, at First Avenue and First Street: “The marble swimming pool was beautiful, but the water temperature was notoriously frigid due to its source -- the Cedar River flowing past its back door.”

Soon, Cedar Rapids will relocate the Riverside Park playground and skatepark closer to C Street SW to make way for flood control work. Skaters hope to see a larger long-term investment in skateparks and obstacles in the city.

Brad Shears reached the summit of the highest peak in North America at the end of May after a 4-year wait.

For the first time since 2003, the only African American Museum in Iowa will get a major facelift as it pivots for a stronger statewide presence.

Work proceeds on Cedar River flood protection, as seen Saturday morning by the construction of a barrier next to the Five Seasons sculpture

The pause impacts plans for a new, $250 million casino near downtown Cedar Rapids

High-end appliance company Sub-Zero this week was awarded millions in city and state incentives to build a $140.6 million facility in Cedar Rapids that would add nearly 200 full-time jobs and bring a new company to Iowa

The raising of the Juneteenth flag -- the first to be flown under the new policy -- “should also inspire us to use our platform and our voices for actions that demand equity for all people,” said LaNisha Cassell of the African American Museum of Iowa