The Stars and Stripes Parade is one of many events hosted by the Freedom Festival
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Community Jun. 24, 2022 6:00 am
When Corey Jacobson attended his first Pride in 2006 at Greene Square, he learned he wasn’t alone. “There is someone there to support you,” he realized. “And when I left that day, I promised myself that I would be that someone for someone else.”
News Jun. 24, 2022 6:00 am
They chose lump sum payout over $25,000 per year for life.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 1:21 pm
The breakfast and lunch spot will close June 30, after 7 years in business.
Business News Jun. 22, 2022 8:36 am
Gazette business panelists positive on entertainment complex
Local Government Jun. 22, 2022 6:00 am
The Charter Review Commission meets today to consider electoral reform in the city's governing document. Here’s why advocates are focusing on Cedar Rapids for their ranked choice voting push.
Theater Jun. 22, 2022 6:00 am
It’s a story of love and perseverance built around the music of ABBA.
Community Jul. 25, 2022 1:03 pm
Guide: With gas prices and inflation on parallel paths climbing ever higher, here are a mountain of ideas for free fun in the summer sun right in your own backyard.
The Gazette
Business News Jun. 21, 2022 1:22 pm
Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson of radio station KZIA FM/Z102.9 were named 2022 Iowa Broadcaster of the Year last week during the Iowa Broadcasters Association’s convention
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
The longtime Cedar Rapids staple will soon open a second location in Marion.
Alan Sculley
Music Jun. 21, 2022 6:00 am
The duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray just released a livestream project, “Look Long: Together,” that took a year and a half to complete. They
Local Government Jun. 21, 2022 6:00 am
The city of Cedar Rapids could get a $50 million boost toward construction of its $750 million permanent flood control system if draft language of federal legislation is signed into law and Congress appropriates funding.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
The space was previously occupied by Anvil Meat Market & Deli, which closed in September.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
BurgerFiend opened at 2020 16th Ave. SW in May, returning to its original location after several years while maintaining its other Center Point Road NE location. Its Center Point Road location has since closed and is now Breakfast Barn and Lunch House.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Jun. 21, 2022 7:59 am
Author Peter D. Looney described the pool at the city’s first YMCA, at First Avenue and First Street: “The marble swimming pool was beautiful, but the water temperature was notoriously frigid due to its source -- the Cedar River flowing past its back door.”