Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Police in Cedar Rapids are investigating an early Sunday incident in which shots were fired in the 200 block of Second Avenue SE.

One business will be selected Aug. 13 to receive six months of free rent, a year of mentorship and other benefits to support growth of small businesses in downtown Cedar Rapids. The contest has returned after a hiatus since its debut in 2022. Applications are due June 30.

City staff say the proposal would address ongoing maintenance concerns and increase driver comprehension.

Thousands took to the streets in 2020 to push for racial justice and equity, but area activists say the work didn’t stop there.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and some Eastern Iowa swimming pools are opening for the season this weekend. Find out when swimming pools, aquatic centers and splash pads will open.

Two Eastern Iowa high school students — from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City — are among the 16 students worldwide chosen for the eight-week Borlaug-Ruan International Internship.

A longtime food truck has found a more stationary location in New Bohemia.

NewBo City Market’s signature annual celebration is back.

The 1996 film, “The Birdcage,” starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, was inspired by the Tony Award-winning musical, “La Cage aux Folles.” The musical continues to resonate with audiences 42 years after its Broadway debut.

A popular restaurant for fried fare has opened a second location in short order.

Cedar Rapids restaurateurs are expanding to Johnson County with their latest opening.

The Tony Award-winning play, “Amadeus,” which will run from May 29 to June 22 at Theatre Cedar Rapids, is dense, complex and thoroughly entertaining, which is very challenging to deliver.

At least six Iowa cities have them: Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City, University Heights, Dubuque and Ames. The law takes effect Aug. 16.

A committee named BELIEVE in CR Schools to begin collecting voter signatures to get the issue on the ballot this November

Speaking to a crowd of nearly 800 people Wednesday, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell highlighted recent accomplishments like two new data centers; previewed coming improvements like public art on May’s Island and a new roundhouse in Czech Village; and encouraged attendees to support the proposed Cedar Rapids school bond.