The city of Cedar Rapids is marking a record year of investment in flood control with approximately $90 million in local and federal spending combined for fiscal 2024. The first Northwest Neighborhood project and completion of a Cedar Lake levee are part of 2024 construction.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Local Government Jun. 21, 2024 10:19 am453d ago
Known as the “Angel of the Village,” Mary Kay Novak McGrath died in February before a dream of a plaza in Czech Village in honor of her late parents could be brought to life. But a plaza and garden were dedicated in their memory Thursday.
Music Jun. 20, 2024 3:08 pm454d ago
Band will play Saturday at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Music Jun. 20, 2024 9:41 am454d ago
Quirky band ready to light up McGrath Amphitheatre
Restaurants Jun. 20, 2024 5:30 am454d ago
The new restaurant will offer a throwback to a former favorite on the southeast side: Cork and Fork.
Music Jun. 20, 2024 2:20 pm454d ago
Country rockers saying goodbye to touring
Art Jun. 20, 2024 4:30 am455d ago
Free admission returns July 2 to Sept. 1
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2024 1:57 pm344d ago
Also, Delhi Republican running as an independent for Congress.
Restaurants Jun. 19, 2024 5:30 am455d ago
A restaurant and doughnut shop duo in Oak Hill Jackson have closed and transferred to an old name resurfacing in Cedar Rapids.
Local Government Jun. 21, 2024 10:26 am453d ago
Dows Farm, Linn County’s first “agri-community,” is finally taking shape after crews broke ground Tuesday on the development that will combine agriculture and residential uses in one neighborhood.
Local Government Jun. 17, 2024 5:26 pm457d ago
Cedar Rapids City Council member Ann Poe was hit by a motor vehicle Friday afternoon while using the crosswalk at an intersection in Czech Village and is now recovering at home.
Local Government Jun. 17, 2024 7:40 am457d ago
Also, Cedar Rapids schools hires a new administrator
Things To Do Jun. 17, 2024 7:29 am457d ago
The venue serves a dual purpose -- for flood protection and entertainment events -- along the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent
Business News Jun. 16, 2024 5:00 am458d ago
Cedar Rapids-based business sells small race cars, parts
News Jun. 15, 2024 5:30 am459d ago
The Czech National Cemetery could run out of funds for maintenance — mainly mowing — by Aug. 1. Here’s what the board is doing to make the cemetery financially sustainable, and how the community can help.