Sage is a large 3-year-old female terrier mix available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Call (319) 362-6288 for more information.
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Sage is a large 3-year-old female terrier mix available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Call (319) 362-6288 for more information.
Two high school students in Linn County, Lia Scharnau of Linn-Mar High School and Joseph Olesen of Kennedy High School, have won this year’s State Good Citizens Award at the recent Iowa Daughter of the American Revolution. One female and one male student are recognized each year, and this is the first time the state winners are both from this area.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is increasing the number of laptops available for patrons to borrow from the library. The laptops are part of an effort to expand computer access for patrons, a need highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The hospital is hosting a free drive-up site at UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing on Thursday evening. Trained technicians, some with expertise in special needs, will provide child safety seat education and help with getting seats properly installed.
Gardeners itching to get planting will want to keep Mother’s Day weekend free with the Johnson County Master Gardener plant sale, the Linn County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale and two other Linn County plant sales that weekend.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids has become the first United Methodist church in the state to put the issue to a congregational vote — which was overwhelmingly approved.
Even while undergoing the rigors of chemotherapy for his stage 4 colon cancer, Phil Decker was among the select few who qualified for and completed this year’s Boston Marathon.
Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) and the Geico Philanthropic Foundation are partnering to give away 24 brand new bikes and helmets to local children in foster care. Sign up online by Thursday for a chance to win.
The Sea Chanters chorus frequently is found at the center of high-profile national events. The group performs for the president, vice president, and numerous congressional, military and foreign dignitaries. Saturday’s 7 p.m. performance is free and open to the public.
Save CR Heritage will celebrate its 10th anniversary by highlighting historic churches and other buildings at the edge of downtown Cedar Rapids during the tour.
The nature activities and book drive on Saturday — which is also independent bookstore day — will take place at Sidekick Coffee & Books, 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Award-winning Swiss artist duo NEVERCREW is creating a mural in downtown Cedar Rapids to honor the community effort that fueled the $20 million ConnectCR project to transform Cedar Lake and build a pedestrian-bike bridge spanning the Cedar River
Cody is a 6-year-old small male cat available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
This year, the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will be held in conjunction with Marion’s City Showcase. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, there will be dozens of free, hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy at the Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center, 3740 Irish Dr.
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