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.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Business News Jun. 23, 2025 8:01 am185d 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.
News Jun. 23, 2025 8:15 am185d ago
Carrie Mardorf, an Iowa native, most recently served as Superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park. She starts in Cedar Rapids Monday.
Local Government Jun. 23, 2025 10:33 am184d ago
A district judge has affirmed the validity of a state-issued gaming license for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center.
Evan Watson
News Jun. 19, 2025 7:41 am189d ago
Four people will be honored in Cedar Rapids next month as “heroes” for their bravery, selflessness and dedication to serving their communities.
Local Government Jun. 19, 2025 7:39 am189d ago
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.
Music Jun. 18, 2025 10:21 am189d ago
Joe Nicols and Austin Michael will join Moore on Saturday, June 21.
Restaurants Jun. 19, 2025 10:22 am188d ago
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.
Restaurants Jun. 18, 2025 6:30 am190d ago
A second specialty market has opened in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 17, 2025 12:41 pm190d ago
A Texas-style barbecue restaurant has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Crime & Courts Jun. 16, 2025 4:09 pm191d ago
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.
Local Government Jun. 16, 2025 10:36 am191d ago
Also in this week’s Government Notes, Linn County Supervisors award $28K in historic preservation grants
Cliff Jette
Photos and Videos Jun. 15, 2025 1:47 pm192d ago
The annual celebration of Juneteenth included informational booths for nonprofits and organizations, live music, a talent show, family activities and vendor booths.
News Jun. 16, 2025 10:38 am191d ago
Mary Seely joined the Cedar Rapids-based Freedom Foundation last month, but she has been working with veterans for years.
Photos and Videos Jun. 13, 2025 5:34 pm194d ago
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

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