Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

A large crowd gathered for the first Menorah Lighting ceremony in Cedar Rapids at Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids on …

Tiffany O’Donnell raised three times as much as her opponent Amara Andrews in the run-up to the Tuesday runoff election that will decide Cedar Rapids’ next mayor.

The tree is scheduled to arrive at about 8 a.m., with setup and decoration taking place until about 10:30 a.m. The tree lighting ceremony is Saturday.

Cedar Rapids has spent over $30 million to bring public sidewalks, parks and other facilities into compliance with the ADA since executing a settlement agreement with the Justice Department in 2015.

Eyeing options to boost housing stock, Cedar Rapids is considering expanding standards for accessory dwelling units -- commonly known as granny flats, backyard bungalows, garage apartments and in-law suites.

The appeals court ordered Rompot neighborhood residents have a chance to be heard in district court in the lawsuit against the city of Cedar Rapids over the Cargill rail yard, which began to be built this summer.

He sees you when you’re sleeping and he knows when you’re awake. But he will also need to know how many you plan to have at your gathering and whether they’ll be wearing masks.

Chabad Lubavitch of Northeast Iowa will ignite a public 10-foot menorah erected in front of Ginsberg Jewelers, 4647 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, followed by a communitywide celebration on Monday, the second night of Hanukkah.

Alebrije, an upscale, modern Mexican restaurant held its grand opening in Iowa City on Nov. 11, after initially opening Sept. 10 at 401 S. Linn St.

The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board is investigating complaints that three write-in campaigns for uncontested Cedar Rapids City Council seats failed to file paperwork after seemingly spending over $1,000.

Foundry Food + Tap opened to the public on Nov. 17 in Coralville, the small chain’s first location outside of the Quad Cities.

Volunteers needed to prepare boxes this week, help with distribution

A new mural celebrating the immigrants of all backgrounds, races and ethnicities who have shaped Cedar Rapids is located on the west side of Ideal Social Hall facing the 16th Avenue bridge.

The kit is designed to add to a toolbox of coping skills that are helpful throughout life, but particularly as individuals work through the grief process.

Scores on 33rd is set to open in the building that was home to Pei’s Ohana Mandarin in Cedar Rapids for 34 years.