Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Carrie Mardorf, an Iowa native, most recently served as Superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park. She starts in Cedar Rapids Monday.

A district judge has affirmed the validity of a state-issued gaming license for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center.

Four people will be honored in Cedar Rapids next month as “heroes” for their bravery, selflessness and dedication to serving their communities.

The Cedar Rapids City Council’s top priorities will remain unchanged for the year ahead, with members signaling their intent to pursue those goals with an eye for population growth through intentional investment.

Joe Nicols and Austin Michael will join Moore on Saturday, June 21.

The hot dog restaurant, known for its eye-catching red and yellow building complete with a propeller plane on the roof, is on the market in the Taylor neighborhood.

A second specialty market has opened in downtown Cedar Rapids.

A Texas-style barbecue restaurant has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.

An 18-year-old from Des Moines was arrested Friday in Linn County on charges that he abused two children while he was living in Cedar Rapids a few years ago.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Linn County Supervisors award $28K in historic preservation grants

The annual celebration of Juneteenth included informational booths for nonprofits and organizations, live music, a talent show, family activities and vendor booths.

Mary Seely joined the Cedar Rapids-based Freedom Foundation last month, but she has been working with veterans for years.

The piece, which stands 9 feet tall, is part of ongoing efforts to increase public art opportunities in the downtown area and transform May’s Island

Staff from Cedar Rapids’ water treatment plant and the hazardous materials team at the Cedar Rapids Fire Department worked together Friday morning to run through a drill to test the safety procedures both departments have in place for an emergency hazmat scenario.

Iowa Republican and former state lawmaker Jim Carlin criticized U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's voting record, calling her a “phony” politician during a campaign launch event Thursday in Cedar Rapids.