More than 1,400 refugees expecting to reunite with family members and resettle in Iowa this year are now waiting indefinitely after refugee travel to the U.S. was canceled Tuesday night under President Trump's executive order halting federal programs.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Restaurants Jan. 24, 2025 11:21 am335d ago
Andy Schumacher was the only Iowa chef to make this year’s list.
State Government Jan. 24, 2025 7:23 am335d ago
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
Restaurants Jan. 22, 2025 8:30 am337d ago
A small pizza chain will be reopening its Cedar Rapids restaurant in a new location soon, where it will have much more than pizza.
Restaurants Jan. 22, 2025 7:43 am337d ago
An new restaurant in downtown Cedar Rapids is delivering an upscale atmosphere with a perhaps lower than expected price tag.
State Government Jan. 22, 2025 7:52 am337d ago
Iowa Senate Republican lawmakers are once again trying to push forward legislation that would disband citizen review boards that provide oversight of local law enforcement like the ones created in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
State Government Jan. 22, 2025 7:22 am337d ago
Lobbyists for cities and traffic camera companies said the companies’ work is more efficient than government and ultimately saves taxpayers
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Business News Jan. 19, 2025 5:00 am340d ago
140 vendors will be selling their creations
Business News Jan. 15, 2025 6:35 pm343d ago
The identity of the retailer has not been disclosed. The name could be made public as soon as March, according to a spokesman for the developer.
Local Government Jan. 16, 2025 7:38 am343d ago
Danisco US Inc. on Tuesday was granted city financial incentives for a planned $68 million expansion of the company’s plant in southwest Cedar Rapids.
State Government Jan. 16, 2025 7:36 am343d ago
Iowa lawmakers are expected to again consider a moratorium blocking the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission from awarding new gaming licenses in the state.
Restaurants Jan. 17, 2025 3:15 pm342d ago
In a city with about 30 Mexican options, Mi Lindo Vallarta offers a less common variety of flavor from south of the border.
Restaurants Jan. 15, 2025 9:51 am344d ago
The restaurant announced Saturday plans to serve its legendary barbecue soon at a new location on the southwest side.
Local Government Jan. 15, 2025 7:39 am344d ago
A public hearing for a planned $7.31 million project to improve a portion of busy Mount Vernon Road in southeast Cedar Rapids was pulled from Tuesday’s city council meeting agenda, but will be back at a future meeting, a city official said.
Restaurants Jan. 14, 2025 10:56 am345d ago
The last remaining Maid-Rite in Cedar Rapids, dubbed the city’s oldest sandwich shop, will close on Jan. 15.

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