The Freedom Festival’s first ever drone show, which replaces the balloon glow, will kick off the festival Thursday night.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Photos and Videos Jun. 25, 2025 4:48 pm136d ago
Nearly 100 protesters registered their opposition to the “one big beautiful” reconciliation bill with representatives in U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s Cedar Rapids office on Wednesday.
People & Places Jun. 26, 2025 9:24 am135d ago
Every other Saturday throughout the summer, a city within a city pops up to bring downtown Cedar Rapids to life.
Melissa Porter, African American Museum of Iowa
Art Jun. 25, 2025 2:30 pm136d ago
Award-winning independent filmmaker S. Torriano Berry will host a retrospective exhibit featuring his work as an independent filmmaker and a silent auction of art by his mother, Jean Berry, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at CSPS Hall.
Things To Do Jun. 25, 2025 7:25 am136d ago
The label mates will play 90s hits like ‘Run Around’ and ‘Hey Jealousy.’
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 10:34 am136d ago
What started as Anh’s Bread Therapy in NewBo City Market last year has reopened as Anh’s Bread Therapy and Tea House in the Czech Village. Now, bakery customers can linger a little longer with full tea service and steep in the culture that shapes a way of life for millions.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 5:45 am136d ago
When Hazzard County announced plans to open a second location in Iowa City, another Ped Mall staple was displaced.
Local Government Jun. 25, 2025 5:00 am136d ago
County leaders say the project should increase space, safety at the seasonal overnight shelter.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 1:06 pm136d ago
Soon, diners will be able to order the popular restaurant’s burgers, Alfalfa’s Deli throwback sandwich and more at its much anticipated second location — revealed this week to The Gazette.
Local Government Jun. 24, 2025 9:55 am137d ago
Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal says third-party review is imminent to further improve operations
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Art Jun. 23, 2025 12:29 pm138d ago
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives for an exhibition titled “All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George T. Henry.”
Mercy Cedar Rapids
Things To Do Jun. 24, 2025 7:45 am137d ago
Mercy Urology Clinic and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to honor prostate cancer survivors and raise awareness about the disease during a special game at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Local Government Jun. 23, 2025 7:41 am138d ago
A Covington Road bridge closes today for reconstruction and other government happenings in Linn and Johnson counties.
Local Government Jun. 23, 2025 7:52 am138d ago
One year ago, J’nae Peterman started charting a new way forward for Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Now, the route to help end homelessness has been outlined with five pillars.
Business News Jun. 23, 2025 8:01 am138d ago
Caleb Knutson began his job with Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District. Now he’s helping bring the Downtown Vision Plan to life.

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