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Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Crashes Dec. 8, 2023 10:33 am650d ago
A Cedar Rapids motorcyclist who crashed into a bus Wednesday while fleeing from Cedar Rapids Police has died from his injuries, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 8, 2023 3:08 pm650d ago
Florida governor believes he’s making progress in Iowa
Local Government Dec. 8, 2023 9:02 am650d ago
A district court judge this week dismissed a lawsuit alleging the Cedar Rapids City Council violated Iowa open meetings law in hiring Alissa Van Sloten as city clerk in 2021, siding with the city in finding that no violation of the law occurred.
Crime & Courts Dec. 7, 2023 11:47 am651d ago
The sexual abuse happened multiple times between December 2022 and July 2023, when the child was under 14 years old, according to a criminal complaint.
Things To Do Dec. 7, 2023 7:54 am651d ago
Comedian bringing glimpse of new Netflix show to Cedar Rapids arena
Music Dec. 7, 2023 7:52 am651d ago
Iowa’s ‘American Idol’ loves vibe from C.R. audience
Restaurants Dec. 7, 2023 5:45 am651d ago
Qerimi and his brother, Muho, opened the original Marion location in 2011. Both grew up in Naples, Italy.
Restaurants Dec. 6, 2023 6:15 am652d ago
Big Grove Brewery, one of Iowa’s largest breweries, is about to get bigger.
Restaurants Jan. 23, 2024 5:02 pm603d ago
The Fork and Knife Feast, canceled for the past two years after the pandemic, will return in 2024 to once again serve as the kickoff to the annual event that has blossomed into a 10-day exploration showing off what restaurants in Cedar Rapids and Marion have to offer.
Local Government Dec. 6, 2023 9:06 am652d ago
To execute on the five-year revitalization of downtown Cedar Rapids, as pitched in a new vision plan adopted Tuesday by the City Council, the elected officials said partnerships between the public and private sectors will be key.
Local Government Nov. 7, 2024 11:00 pm314d ago
Family-friendly activities, more retail and riverfront dining, events on May’s Island, tax incentives for office-to-housing conversions. Here’s a glimpse at the 70 initiatives in Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Vision Plan, which the City Council will vote on Tuesday.
Local Government Dec. 4, 2023 8:11 am654d ago
After about eight months without a permanent police chief, the city of Cedar Rapids is choosing finalists from a pool of 17 applicants in its search for someone new to lead the police department.
By Rob Merritt, - NewBoCo
Business News Dec. 3, 2023 5:00 am655d ago
Youths plan Future Cities with eye on livability, power needs, businesses
By Steve Gravelle, - correspondent
Business News Dec. 5, 2023 4:25 pm652d ago
Groundwater, soil monitored for solvents left behind by plastic packaging production