Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Amy Friedl's “Christmas at the Paramount,“ slated for Saturday, Dec. 13, mixes traditional and contemporary Christmas songs.

Michael Charles returns to CSPS Hall Saturday, Dec. 13.

The purchase was made possible by a roughly $2 million federal grant allocation for low-emissions vehicles.

Rothrock is an area vocalist with national credentials and a reputation for crafting shows that are high spirited, humorous and poignant. Among many other venues, Rothrock has appeared at Birdland in New York City, The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Davenports Cabaret in Chicago, Sharp 9 Jazz in Durham, North Carolina, and Crooners and the Dakota in Minneapolis.

Facing rising construction costs amid a turbulent international materials market, NewBo City Market leaders are looking to “rightsize” the nonprofit business incubator’s upcoming expansion.

Also in this week’s roundup of local government news, a Cedar Rapids trails project has received $200K in state grant funding.

The city’s Christmas tree was lit for the first time in a ceremony Saturday night

Service providers say delays in food assistance only highlighted larger issues of food access in Iowa and across the country.

The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission unanimously declined to recommend a rezoning request for a new McDonald’s along Mount Vernon Road SE at a Thursday hearing.

Marion and Rich Patterson will return again to absorb the conservancy’s quiet darkness and opportunities to enjoy nature.

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he shot a 13-year-old boy in January, in retaliation for a different shooting.

Jordan Sellergren, of Iowa City, will perform from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Breathing Room Yoga in Cedar Rapids.

A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — is seeking approval from the Iowa State Board of Education next month to open in Cedar Rapids.

Pregame Brew and Chew, opened in August 2024 with the legacy of the old Cork ‘n Fork, has made a pivot to make room for a new hybrid option from Cedar Rapids restaurateur Jade Luter.

A new Culver’s restaurant is in the works for southwest Cedar Rapids.