Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

The shed fire is the 11th fire in Cedar Rapids to be attributed to the illegal discharge of fireworks within city limits since July 2, the fire department said.

A new mural in downtown Cedar Rapids, inspired by the rallying cries after George Floyd’s murder last summer, celebrates diversity and unity in the city.

The Cedar Rapids City Council may consider potential changes to the application for nonprofits to seek a share of hotel-motel tax revenue before the 2023 budget year.

Traffic is blocked for motorists going from southbound Interstate 380 to Highway 30.

From a blazing port-a-potty to one house’s siding catching fire, Cedar Rapids sees rise in fires.

Number of shootings in Cedar Rapids reported in the first half of 2021 is down roughly 22 percent compared with the same time period the year before.

“I've never seen anything like what is happening in the southwest quadrant, around the airport specifically,” said City Council member Scott Overland, a real estate broker.

This year’s Cedar Rapids display will feature the largest fireworks in its history

Officials say there is no danger to the public

Cedar Rapids Police officers invite community members to meet up in an informal, neutral space Wednesday morning to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

The owner of a 5-year-old, 10-pound Shih Tzu took the dog to a veterinarian after it was unable to walk, appeared disorientated and was not completely alert.

The Crunch Berry Run, a color run fundraiser, will take place the morning of Oct. 2, with proceeds benefitting Murals & More, a nonprofit dedicated to public art in Cedar Rapids.

Fireworks are returning to downtown Cedar Rapids, plus dozens of other shows across the area.

Crews hauled about 4 million cubic yards of tree debris in the 10 months since last summer’s storm downed most of the city’s tree canopy. Work continues on stump grinding, replanting and parks cleanup.

At 9:16 p.m., police received information that someone had been shot in the area of 501 Sixth St. SW, which is a Casey’s General Store.