Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission unanimously declined to recommend a rezoning request for a new McDonald’s along Mount Vernon Road SE at a Thursday hearing.

Marion and Rich Patterson will return again to absorb the conservancy’s quiet darkness and opportunities to enjoy nature.

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he shot a 13-year-old boy in January, in retaliation for a different shooting.

Jordan Sellergren, of Iowa City, will perform from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Breathing Room Yoga in Cedar Rapids.

A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — is seeking approval from the Iowa State Board of Education next month to open in Cedar Rapids.

Pregame Brew and Chew, opened in August 2024 with the legacy of the old Cork ‘n Fork, has made a pivot to make room for a new hybrid option from Cedar Rapids restaurateur Jade Luter.

A new Culver’s restaurant is in the works for southwest Cedar Rapids.

Orchestra Iowa, in partnership with Ballet Quad Cities, will present the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Two performances will take place at the historic Paramount Theatre at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

Anticipated investment into a large-scale data center campus in southwest Cedar Rapids has grown to $1.75 billion, per recent communications between the city and data center developer QTS.

A former federal prosecutor has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to rehear oral arguments in a case filed against the Cedar Rapids City Council for alleged violations of the state’s open meetings law.

A McDonald’s franchisee hopes to rezone a portion of Cedar Rapids along Mount Vernon Road SE for a new Golden Arch this week.

Grammy-nominated artist Jim Brickman’s concerts are reminiscent of the holiday Christmas specials by such legends as Bing Crosby and Andy Williams.

Also in this week’s roundup of government news, Cedar Rapids gathers input from 700 residents about adding green spaces to the community

Treasured flavors from the Old World will once again return to the Czech Village.

The move would address evolving space needs of the Linn County Auditor’s Office and lead election services “into the future.”