Cedar Rapids has selected Hashim Taylor to be Parks and Recreation director. The department grapples with COVID-19 impacts to programming and recovery from the derecho, which downed thousands of trees and damaged some parks facilities.
Former president and the finance director of defunct “Newbo Evolve“ festival face bank fraud charges. If convicted, each face up to 30 years in federal prison.
Initiative aims to make the library experience positive and accommodating for patrons with sensory needs.
Tiffany O’Donnell, who handily won a runoff election Nov. 30, was formally sworn in to office Monday in a ceremony at City Hall.
COVID-19 cited as reason for shutting down January production at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
David X. Henry, 33, allegedly sold drugs to a confidential police informant during a controlled buy in October 2020 and January 2021.
At first, Joe Sample of Cedar Rapids started posting photos of his takeout orders to Facebook as a way to get out of the house and support local. But nearly two years, 200 restaurants and $20,000 later, he’s still at it — and wants you to join him.
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested and jailed Sunday on suspicion of robbery after he entered a home with a loaded handgun, demanding marijuana from the residents, according to a Linn County criminal complaint.
As MIX Sushi leaves for Marion, Izumi fills the old Wasabi spot with a new concept offering unlimited sushi, hibachi and more.
The College Community School District notified parents it will extend winter break for children attending Prairie Crest Elementary to rid the building of asbestos after students and staff may have been exposed to it during construction.
A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced Dec. 23 to 60 months in prison for receiving child pornography on a work phone issued by his Coralville employer.
She’s no Slytherin. Paloma Bribriesco simply loves reading — so much so that the 6-year-old read 519 books in 2021. Harry Potter, graphic novels about refugees and nonfiction books about the environment were all part of her reading list.
Dmontrey R. Redmond, 24, fired the gun at a group of teenagers last year in southwest Cedar Rapids. He pleaded guilty in July to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Jason B. Ross, 51, entered the Hy-Vee on Collins Road NE through the back door and allegedly stole a jacket, several tools and roughly $3,000 worth of Iowa Lottery tickets.
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