Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

A federal judge sentenced Sylvester Cunningham, 41, to just over seven years in federal prison for possessing a gun and drugs inside a Walmart in southwest Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids property owners have a reduced time frame to clear their sidewalks after a snow or ice event. Snow must be cleared within 24 hours, down from 48 hours under previous guidelines.

Local franchisees Alexandra and DeAngelo Seay expand to Cedar Rapids from Coralville.

See the most popular food stories of 2021 — a year that couldn’t stop dozens of new openings in the Corridor, despite myriad challenges.

With Cedar Rapids’ ReLeaf effort and other communities replanting strategies, even more will be planted in 2022 and beyond.

Jwan Trevelle Roush is charged with first-degree robbery and theft after court documents said he beat Ali Mason unconscious and stole $450.

Tyson Peppard Hale Jr., 19, was charged in a Dec. 2 shooting after admitting he fired at the victim but “didn’t intend to kill” him.

The Downtown and MedQuarter districts teamed up to bring holiday lights to Cedar Rapids’ urban core from First Avenue from 10th Street to First Street SE.

Changes to the city’s nuisance abatement policy make it easier to crack down on absentee landlords for failing to show up for inspections or otherwise neglecting their properties.

The Cedar Rapids Public Library will celebrate its 125th anniversary next month with exhibits and displays of history at the downtown and Ladd locations.

The city of Cedar Rapids is seeking public input on the Age-Friendly Action Plan. Information is requested on ways to increase livability in Cedar Rapids for all ages. The online survey is available until Jan. 18.

Cedar Rapids has been sampling wastewater to determine the spread of COVID in the community, and recent data collection shows concentration of the virus in Cedar Rapids’ sewage is “more pronounced than the number of cases indicated by Linn County Public Health.”

Cedar Rapids has a new breakfast option on the northeast side, including vegan options, with Cruz’s Cafe. The restaurant moved into the former Riley’s Cafe.

Residents can participate in the city’s Sustainable Neighborhoods program to track their steps to go green, find more sustainability resources and get inspired by climate action around Cedar Rapids.

Hospoda, a new craft beer and pizza restaurant at 62 16th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids, opened its doors with a soft opening on Dec. 15. The restaurant’s name is the Czech word for “pub.”