Prompted by a contentious and costly local election cycle, the panel reviewing Cedar Rapids’ charter is exploring whether to recommend doing away with runoff elections and instead establish ranked-choice voting -- should Iowa lawmakers allow it.
Public transit in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Coralville dropped their respective mask mandates following a federal court ruling that struck down the nationwide mask requirement for public transportation.
About 89 veterans will take the day trip to Washington, D.C., to be honored in ways many have never seen before.
Get ready for a trio of new offerings with pizza, Italian and an upscale steakhouse: Tipsy Tomato, Siena Italiana and Midtown Reserve. Epic Catering is opening those restaurants, plus serving tacos in another location: Sko Tavern & Tacos.
Piece of History: J.R. Morin Co. was a successful business until three fires — thought to be arson — destroyed its operations in Mechanicsville and Norway, Iowa.
Together We Achieve’s next drive through food box giveaway event is scheduled for Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 1243 20th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. This is a first-come, first-served event and no registration is required.
Iowa’s Walking Club is holding a group-guided hike on May 7 in Cedar Rapids. There will be 5K and 10K options for walkers.
The $81.5 million First and First West project roughly doubles the investment in Kingston Village. Plans to fill the flood-damaged site with a casino were dashed, but the Cedar Rapids neighborhood quickly grew while the prime real estate sat empty.
Several Cedar Rapids organizations that serve people of color, women and youth voters are banding together to boost voter turnout and registration.
A recap of news from across the state of Iowa this week.
For the first time in 20 years, one of the largest Catholic churches in Cedar Rapids will celebrate Easter with a crucifix.
The city of Cedar Rapids will use about $1.39 million in federal funds to renovate the vacant property in Wellington Heights and create up to 25 affordable residential units before turning ownership and maintenance over to a nonprofit.
The flight’s estimated return time to Cedar Rapids is 8:45 p.m., barring any delays. Organizers hope to see a large crowd at the Eastern Iowa Airport on Tuesday evening, as many veterans never received a “thank you, welcome home” when they returned from their service. Here is our chance to make up for that.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and various organizations in Iowa are creating opportunities to families to bond and learn more about preventing child abuse.
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