Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

The seafood restaurant’s last day open at 796 11th St. will be Dec. 28.

Ben Gulley bringing classical, classy vibe to seasonal celebration

Insomnia Cookies, known at many locations for its proximity to college campuses, has a new location in the new Kingston Yard development.

Aroma Artisan Pizza’s second location, opened in Kingston Yard on Oct. 31, is the maturing pizza shop’s first stand-alone location outside NewBo City Market since it started in 2017.

NewBo City Market has made significant progress towards its capital campaign goal thanks to an $800,000 contribution from the Hall-Perrine Foundation.

The Cedar Rapids City Council will vote today on a pay increase for City Manager Jeff Pomeranz.

100 years ago: 350 baskets were filled with food and with donated toys that had been repaired and painted, for delivery to needy families

Cedar Rapids mail carrier and former school board member Dexter Merschbrock said Democrats need to rebuild trust with and prioritize the interests of working-class Iowans if they are going to reverse their political skid in Iowa.

A partnership of Cedar Rapids metro communities will start the new year with a new talent director tasked with growing the labor force and addressing worker shortages.

Jackie Hebert, whose father was killed in in Vietnam in 1966, said her father's medals were buried with him, and her mother, who came from West Berlin and barely spoke English, didn’t know she could request duplicate medals.

Also, Cedar Rapids shifts to winter yard waste collection schedule

Ernie Topness, a 91-year-old Korean War veteran, recently retired, making him the second-longest serving mail carrier in the country.

Garland family ushered in LED era after 1990 purchase

As life progresses, hard times may leave seniors feeling isolated or struggling to make sense of their unique experiences. Sharing stories, experiences and opinions can improve emotional, mental and physical well-being. Legacy life stories are a way for seniors to do just that — reap the benefits of reflection — and Sandy Bruns is here to help.

Prestige is a biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Each section includes stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older adults that cover a range of issues.