The panel reviewing Cedar Rapids’ charter moved to more clearly define that a conflict of interest includes nonfinancial benefits, but opted to study ranked choice voting before deciding whether the city should look to switch its electoral system.
For the first time in recent memory, drag queens served looks and dance moves with dinner in Cedar Rapids.
Three Iowa BIG students are organizing a June 24 event in New Bohemia to support both the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local businesses.
The requests from Reps. Hinson, Miller-Meeks and Axne seek funding for nearly $100 million worth of projects through what once was known as “earmarks.”
Second-term state Rep. Molly Donahue has staved off competition from a newcomer in the race for the Democratic nomination to represent Iowa Senate District 37.
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday in relation to a shooting that happened Sunday in which about 24 rounds were fired at a Cedar Rapids apartment building.
After 20 years, the wine staple will close.
See photos from the first Pride parade in Cedar Rapids and what the visible celebration of Pride means to the LGBTQ community.
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were called to the Second Avenue Bridge where witnesses pointed to the man in the water, authorities said.
First-term state Rep. Molly Donahue faces competition from newcomer Austin Frerick in the race to represent much of eastern Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa Senate District 37.
See 18 aircraft on display, learn all about aviation through several educational sessions, shop with local vendors and get some grub from local food trucks as live music plays.
One of the Democratic candidates wants to prioritize child care; the other wants to focus on long- term care facilities and infrastructure.
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department’s Rollin’ Recmobile will begin its summer schedule on Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. This year, two Rollin’ Recmobile vans will bring recreation equipment, games, and staff to lead activities at parks, expanding opportunities for kids. There is no cost to participate.
Trees Forever has planted 30 trees along Grande Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids to raise epilepsy awareness in honor of Joe Drahos, who died last August of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. “People look at them now and think of Joe,” his mother said.
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