Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Ann Hampton Callaway bringing many moods of Christmas to Paramount program

Movie spins into parody play with song, dance and a Christmas tree

Cedar Rapids panel reviews what’s needed

The owners cited the economy as the reason, after more than 5 years in business.

“You don’t often get the chance to reprogram 130 acres in the middle of your city,” council member Tyler Olson said of the effort to craft a greenway plan to transform the 130-acre space along the west side of the Cedar River.

After nearly 10 years in business, the owners of the burger and breakfast restaurants cited a downturn in the economy in their decision to close.

Siegal said the owners of the building may close at some point to revamp the building and increase occupancy after a sluggish start in filling all of its 19 kitchens.

The Five Seasons Ski Team, a water skiing team that puts on free weekly shows each summer, is raising money to replace sound equipment that was stolen last week.

Also: Iowa City will fund capital grant program for nonprofits.

Cedar Rapids panel reviews what’s needed

Among the state and federal policies it aims to push in 2023, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partnership hope to remove barriers to work by pushing solutions to immigration, child care, affordable housing, community placemaking and talent development.

Cedar Rapids is putting public funds toward a new SSMID incubator program that aims to spur underdeveloped business districts to invest in projects that drive their own growth.

Large traveling exhibits and smaller pop-ups help take Black history, culture across Iowa and beyond

C.R. singer/songwriter teaming with Toys for Tots to make season bright

Watts Group to build a $10.7 million multifamily housing facility and two four-plex buildings at 705 16th Ave. SE. A commercial facility also is in the works at 2738 Edgewood Rd. SW.