Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

On April 12, two students will star in a “sham wedding,” not meant to unite them in marriage, but demonstrate the rich culture of African weddings. The event in Iowa City will be hosted by students from Coe College, Cornell College, Kirkwood Community College, the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.

A computer error mistakenly sent notices to Park Cedar Rapids customers notifying them their vehicles could be towed, booted or impounded.

While Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill in downtown Cedar Rapids opened in 2021 with a hammed-up dive bar theme, The Bar will serve as an actual

Grant is first Christian recording artist to reach platinum status

A new lager is in production to support the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation — from beer can shelves to book shelves.

Boshra Saifi, a seventh grader at McKinley middle school and 14 Under 14 honoree, has become fluent in English quickly. But it’s not her academic skills that have endeared her to students and teachers alike.

A judge won’t dismiss a first-degree murder charge against Andrew Shaw, accused of hiring two men to fatally stab Chris Bagley in 2018. The judge also ruled in favor of the defense to exclude some testimony.

To mark the start of Earth Month, Cedar Rapids Transit will not charge a fare Tuesday to ride a city bus.

Also, interviews begin today for a Linn County supervisor seat that will be vacated Tuesday.

Three brothers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. They’re accused of tying down their 18-year-old brother who died. They said he had a schizophrenic episode and was acting out, threatening to harm his family and himself.

Ten tenants were displaced this week when the Cedar Rapids Building Services Department placarded an apartment building due to multiple “violations that presented a serious life safety and public health risk,” a city statement says.

As a Nature Everywhere Community, Cedar Rapids schools will add “greenery” to some school yards and playgrounds. That could be anything from nature — like putting down more grass or installing a garden — to building infrastructure that’s stormwater and flood resistant and incorporates heat protection.

Willis Dady Homeless Services is celebrating 10 years of putting the “fun” in fundraising with its annual Hops for Housing event.

CEDAR RAPIDS — A new specialty market is bringing new horizons of food and specialty imports to Cedar Rapids. Afghan …

A new dinner is making sure restaurant reservations aren’t just for those with means.