Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Midwest rockers relaunch their 50th anniversary tour June 25 during The Roundup at McGrath Amphitheatre in southwest Cedar Rapids.

The Roundup is bringing award-winning barbecue and blast from the past concerts to McGrath Amphitheatre in downtown Cedar Rapids from June 24 to 26, 2021.

The 19-year-old was shot and killed Tuesday morning in her northeast Cedar Rapids house, along with her father, Jan Jackson, and her mother, Melissa Jackson.

Cedar Rapids will hold events at various locations June 18 through June 26 to gather input on the Community Climate Action Plan

The Hype Bar & Grill gives Ali Mason’s birria tacos a place to call home.

This week’s Chew on This bites include Insomnia Cookies, White Star Ale House and Bluebird Diner.

More than 50 people are in the cast of “Charcoal Skies,” with another 25 working behind the scenes, from producing and directing to sound and cinematography

Alexander Ken Jackson, 20, has been arrested and faces three counts of first-degree murder, a public safety spokesman said. The spokesman identified the three murder victims as Jan Perry Jackson, 61; Melissa Ferne Jackson, 68; and Sabrina Hana Jackson, 19.

Breanna Oxley announced she will be running for Iowa State Senate District 33 seat after long-time lawmaker Sen. Rob Hogg announced he would not be seeking re-election.

The city is still looking to hire about 20 more lifeguards to open Jones and Ellis pools.

The store will be holding a hiring event Wednesday as it prepares to open in July.

The Cedar Rapids district says change is coming before 2021-2022 school year starts to address data showing racial disparities in allegations made against students

In a statement, the Democratic lawmaker said there are “other highly qualified people who are interested in running, and I believe it is important to allow candidates to get started. I look forward to seeing what new Democratic candidates can do to compete and win across Iowa.”

Montel Reed was taken to the Linn County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, going armed with intent, intimidation with a weapon, willful injury causing bodily injury and felon in possession of a firearm.

A local restaurant in southwest Cedar Rapids suffered moderate damage Friday when a fire erupted in a heating and air conditioning unit on the roof.