Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

The tree climbing competition, hosted annually by the Iowa Arborists Association, encourages camaraderie and attracts a “unique breed of people.”

Living Improverty, formed in 2017, specializes in short form and musical improv.

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Sunday night, after police responded to reports of a shooting, on charges that he threatened a woman with a knife.

Also, the Marion City Council is considering listing 988, the mental health crisis line, on some city vehicles to increase awareness

60 teachers impacted by Cedar Rapids schools staffing changes successfully placed in roles for this fall

NewBo City Market will partner with a Johnson County nonprofit to bring a new community grocery store to Cedar Rapids.

Timely construction of the $275M Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.

The project will honor the Cedar Rapids neighborhood’s unique history and character.

Maestro Tim Hankewich is pretty excited about the upcoming season for Orchestra Iowa. There’s a lot of great music planned, but it’s also Hankewich’s 20th year with the symphony: an important milestone and a cause for both celebration and reflection.

The store would sell a variety of perishable and nonperishable food items in one of the areas most affected by the closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids City Council must approve the necessary rezoning, off Center Point Road NE near Interstate 380, before project can move forward.

Hundreds of new multifamily units are expected to open up this year as demand grows for downtown living.

Also in this week’s government notes, the Cedar Rapids school board has approved a 3 percent wage increase for district teachers.

Doug Neumann soon will step down this year after 19 years in economic development.

The Iowa Arborist Association offered an intro to competitive tree climbing class Friday in Cedar Rapids. The organization will host its annual Tree Climbing Championship Saturday at Daniels Park in northeast Cedar Rapids.