Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

No one was injured after firefighters responded to a fire raging at a farm southwest of Cedar Rapids on Sunday.

Agricultural products make up most of regional carrier’s business

As a first step to repurposing the closed golf course at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, the city has opened 10-court pickleball complex in the park, 2901 Fruitland Blvd. SW.

In an effort to expand equitable access to nature nationwide, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack came to Cedar Rapids Thursday to announce $6 million toward Cedar Rapids’ effort to reforest the city after the 2020 derecho. The city is among 385 recipients of $1.1 billion toward tree planting.

Bella Hristova returning to perform Brahms’ masterful Violin Concerto

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Indie dramatic thriller shot on Eastern Iowa locations

The city of Cedar Rapids will become an anchor tenant of Alliant Energy’s Community Solar Garden with the City Council’s approval Tuesday of purchasing 900 solar blocks.

Work remains underway to transform a once-vacant office building in Wellington Heights into affordable housing units. The building, now known as “The Heights,” is slated to be turned over to a nonprofit to own and maintain next March.

Four women in Corridor businesses have been named to the Iowa Restaurant Association’s annual list of 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality.

The lawsuit over Alissa Van Sloten’s 2021 appointment as city clerk by the Cedar Rapids City Council is one of several lawsuits Bob Teig, of Cedar Rapids, has filed against city officials.

Also, Cedar Rapids recently purchased a remote-controlled mower that will help it mow hard-to-reach areas near the city’s permanent flood control system.

In a changing climate, when extreme heat spells may come more frequently, no air conditioning could be problematic.

LL Pelling, with 225 employees, still mainly a family business

To activate Third Street SE – a key connection between downtown and the New Bohemia District – a consultant says it’ll take support from the private sector coupled with public investment to make any true transformation.