Local churches’ blessing of the animals ceremonies, an annual tradition in honor of St. Francis, take on many different meanings for local pet owners and spiritual leaders.
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Many veterans never received a “thank you, welcome home” when they returned from their service. Here is a chance to make up for that. Organizers hope to see a large crowd at the Eastern Iowa Airport on Tuesday evening.
Veteran alt-rockers playing Alliant Energy PowerHouse on Oct. 20.
The Cedar Rapids Council has approved city incentives for a $22.2 million, 48-unit housing development on First Avenue SE, west of Brucemore.
Those who qualify may be paired with a “Snow Hero” in pilot Cedar Rapids program; volunteer Snow Heroes still sought
Both the Cedar Rapids school board and City Council have now signed off on changes to the school resource officer program in an effort to reduce arrests and racial disparities.
The city of Cedar Rapids will create a grant program using, at most, $750,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funds to help nonprofits after the city paused payments of hotel-tax revenue.
The Go Red for Women Luncheon is designed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States, as well as generate funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research for women.
The city plans to use $10.2 million of its approximately $28 million share of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds on two west side Flood Control System projects, bringing permanent protection to the part of town where Army Corps. of Engineers funding can’t be used.
Differences have emerged in the four Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates’ stances on equity in policing, the city’s use of speed cameras, and support for marijuana decriminalization.
The Cedar Rapids not-for-profit has organized home tours and walking tours on Friday and Saturday to celebrate the restoration of its new headquarters and dedication in honor of a late board member.
A bed warmer is an open bed with radiant heat. It allows the medical team to safely assess and evaluate a baby after birth, while keeping the baby warm and safe.
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The event will be held Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the house, located at 943 14th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids.
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