Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

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Three people are dead after what police believe was a murder/suicide Thursday in Cedar Rapids, according to a news release from the Cedar Rapids Police Department.

A jury convicted a Cedar Rapids man of first-degree murder and other charges for fatally shooting a DoorDash delivery driver over a past conflict. The jury deliberated just over four hours.

If you’re missing CR Midnight Smoker’s brisket, ribs and pulled pork while it’s between locations, chances are you’re not the only one.

BarTini’s, a new lounge opened Feb. 1 in the Kingston Yard neighborhood, brings one of the first specialty martini bars to Cedar Rapids.

The Asian restaurant commenced with its soft opening March 1 at 5070 Lindale Dr. NE, according to a social media announcement. The new replacement fills the vacancy left by former restaurant Mezcal Tequila Cocina.

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A formerly popular Mexican restaurant is auctioning off its equipment on short notice this week, after closing the last of its locations.

Government Notes: Cedar Rapids schools’ bond survey deadline is Wednesday

Music is a multimillion dollar economy in Cedar Rapids. But new results from the Cedar Rapids Music Census highlight concerns about a siloed scene with low pay and limited opportunities in an industry some say is not taken seriously.

There may be new hope that a grocery store will move into the former First Avenue Hy-Vee, but much more work still has to be done before the store becomes a reality, Bill Micheel, the city’s economic and development services director, said this week.

A new Dick’s House of Sport at the former Sears store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids is on the road to becoming reality after it received initial approval from the city council this week.

Ingredion Inc., is planning to spend $48.5 million to upgrade and expand its Cedar Rapids facility, and it has asked the city for incentives.

Anh’s Bread Therapy, opened by owner Anh Le in May, will soon be leaving NewBo for a Czech Village spot.

New, feline-occupied spaces are becoming the cat’s meow across the Corridor.