Federal disaster recovery funding is helping Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities in Linn and Benton counties boost housing stock after the 2020 derecho, expanding homeownership for low- and moderate-income households. Here’s how to apply.
Brenna Fall, a Cedar Rapids Public Works employee the past seven years, was tapped as the department’s director starting Wednesday.
Bob Campagna’s exhibit will be on display at The History Center to Dec. 6
Two Cedar Rapids entrepreneurs are going in together on their first restaurant with three distinct concepts spread over two floors.
BurgerFiend is moving to live under the roof of another sister restaurant.
A social worker for Heritage Specialty Care was justified in quitting after the facility failed to inform her of residents who had serious, contagious diseases, according to a judge’s ruling.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is launching a meal site at Johnson STEAM Academy to expand food access for households affected by the recent closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee in a rare collaboration with area state and local government officials.
Cedar Rapids on Friday will open the city’s third dog park at 405 12th Ave. SE in the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood.
Also, Hiawatha will host its State of the City event next month.
Cedar Rapids’ quadrants have long distinguished different parts of the city, separated by the Cedar River and First Avenue. Curious Iowa investigates: How and why were the four quadrants established?
Big Ten Taxicab, the only active company in Iowa City, is advocating for the city to get rid of its requirement that cabs have to follow a certain color scheme so the company can save money on painting costs when buying a new vehicle.
State regulators will decide the fate of Cedar Rapids casino backers’ third try for a gaming license on Feb. 6, 2025 after gathering public input and reviewing results of a study on the Linn County market.
Their summer sounds will send good vibrations rippling through the McGrath Amphitheatre on Friday night, and actor/musician John Stamos will join in the fun, fun, fun.
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