Cities and nonprofits around Iowa have invested in repairs to a substantial number of homes in older core neighborhoods. As a result, they’re seeing neighbors fix their own properties or band together to spearhead more improvements like creating a park. Could more state funding help?
NYT bestselling author, Broadway director stage play with Corridor A-list in Cedar Rapids.
The Higley Mansion, which used to operate as a senior-living facility in southeast Cedar Rapids, could be turned into a residential rehab house to offer voluntary treatment to those struggling with substance use issues.
A preliminary plat that will guide redevelopment of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids got the green light from the City Planning Commission. Neighbors still want more details about what will take shape at the site that haven’t yet emerged while in its early stages.
Coe College celebrates its 50th year of diversity from around the world through the annual International Banquet, set for April 7.
Heavy metal rockers playing Club 5 show at Alliant Energy Powerhouse
2-night event coming to CSPS Hall, the troupe’s new stage home in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa’s Texas Roadhouse restaurants invite the public to a fundraiser on Thursday, April 4, as police officers, athletes and volunteers serve guests and collect donations at “Tip-A-Cop” events across the state.
Kingdom Community Center wins $100,000 donation, as part of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids club’s Grand Impact event, held April 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.
Waypoint is looking to convert its now-closed emergency shelter, the Madge Phillips Center, in southeast Cedar Rapids into a “housing first” facility. It is planned to add new affordable rental units with community services in an effort to move toward ending homelessness.
Tickets on sale the academy’s annual gala April 18 to support the education of Black and biracial students in Cedar Rapids.
One topic dominates the Curious Iowa inbox: roads. Most commonly, readers want to know how roads were named and why. This installment of Curious Iowa is dedicated to these road related curiosities.
Also, Iowa City is asking for residents’ input on the future of a downtown property
Work to begin in early April, with grand opening Sept. 21 during BrewNost 2024
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