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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Diana Nollen
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Latest Articles by Diana Nollen
Art Mar. 29, 2022 4:17 pm303d ago
Alisabeth Von Presley thanks voters, praises contestants moving forward in TV competition
Music Mar. 25, 2022 7:44 am308d ago
Indigo Girls tickets on sale Friday, March 25, but that’s just one of many big acts coming to Cedar Rapids, including Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, Tenacious D and more.
Travel Mar. 24, 2022 10:01 am308d ago
Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree have been scooping up ice cream, often shaken and stirred into malts and shakes, as well as creating soda pop phosphates flavored with homemade syrups and serving up sandwiches in the Wilton Candy Kitchen full time since 2019.
Theater Mar. 24, 2022 7:33 am309d ago
‘Dance Nation’ uses adult actors to deliver strong content at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Music Mar. 21, 2022 11:47 am311d ago
“The American Idol” judges made Haley Slaton work for it, and made viewing audiences wait for it Sunday night, while they decided whether to send her to Hollywood.
Music Mar. 18, 2022 5:42 pm314d ago
See Swisher’s Haley Slaton on “American Idol” and Cedar Rapids’ Alisabeth Von Presley on “American Song Contest” represent Iowa.
Things To Do Mar. 17, 2022 6:00 am317d ago
Emmetsburg, Iowa, ready to parade its Irish heritage Saturday with its St. Patrick’s Day celebration and all year-round.
Theater Mar. 15, 2022 7:00 am318d ago
Riverside Theatre stages powerful examination of history shaping critical debates
Community Mar. 14, 2022 6:00 am324d ago
Author uses new children’s book to unite generations
Art Mar. 11, 2022 6:00 am322d ago
Public celebration slated for Aug. 26 at new University of Iowa jewel.
Things To Do Mar. 15, 2022 9:17 am318d ago
After two years of pandemic shake-ups, Cedar Rapids’ annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick’s Day parade is returning to its traditional downtown Cedar Rapids route. But not on its traditional date.
Things To Do Mar. 10, 2022 10:02 am322d ago
Events abound throughout Eastern Iowa, beginning Saturday with the SaPaDaPaSo parade in downtown Cedar Rapids. See the parade route and all the other events.
Music Mar. 10, 2022 10:11 am322d ago
Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton will perform during the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22 to 24, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton.
Things To Do Mar. 9, 2022 6:00 am324d ago
Indian Creek Nature Center taps into tours, leading up to flavorful Maple Syrup Festival this month in Cedar Rapids.
Things To Do Mar. 5, 2022 2:43 pm327d ago
Disney magic glides into Coralville’s Xtream Arena