Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Comedian stepping into Alliant Energy PowerHouse spotlight

‘Drops of Jupiter’ band touring with new music from ‘AM Gold’ album

Crews have begun moving dirt to build a massive new $140.6 million manufacturing facility for Wisconsin-based high-end appliance company Sub-Zero -- marking a milestone for a project that will create 200 jobs and bring a new company to Iowa.

Outside lanes of Interstate 380 will be closed during nighttime hours for approximately two weeks for surface treatment, according to a City of Cedar Rapids news release.

From burgers to taverns to elegant Italian to popular Mexican

The 88-year-old puzzle king lives in Cedar Rapids

Also, Linn County awards $100,000 in economic development grants

It’s time to awaken the “Sleeping Giant”: The demolition of the old CRANDIC Railway Bridge will begin this fall to clear a path for a new bridge as part of the $20 million ConnectCR project.

NewBo City Market is preparing to undergo a $2.5 million project to transform the inside of the facility with community spaces, more room for businesses and a second-floor mezzanine.

40 percent of bread made in North America uses its yeast

Outdoor, indoor options for cooling down as temperatures climb

McGrath Amphitheatre lineup also includes Sugar Ray, Tonic and Fastball

The city of Cedar Rapids has opened the newly relocated and reconfigured skatepark after building a detention basin as part of the permanent flood control system. The facility is now entirely made of concrete and features 28 obstacles -- a variety of quarterpipes, wedges, ledges and more.

Also, Linn County’s Joan McCalmant recognized for service to county government

The Parkridge situation highlights the challenges of living in a neighborhood where some functions — such as maintaining structures or treating wells — have been outsourced to homeowner associations, often led by volunteer boards with little experience and high turnover.