Grace Nieland

The national retailer’s new location will replace existing facility on Sixth Street SW.

The Cedar Rapids businessman used a customer-first approach to lead Ginsberg Jewelers for decades.

Early voting begins this week as Republican Bernie Hayes faces Democrat Angel Ramirez to represent southeast Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House.

Timely construction of the proposed $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.A hearing is now set for May 7.

Appointee Sami Scheetz will retain his role as District 2 supervisor through 2026

The winner of the April 29 special election will represent southeast Cedar Rapids in the state Legislature.

Republicans have yet to produce a formal challenger, although Linn County GOP will soon host its own nominating convention.

The change will allow for a more robust consideration of circumstances for individuals receiving housing choice vouchers who are charged with a crime.

The bill, Senate File 75, requires counties that house a public university to elect county supervisors by districts, rather than having members elected at-large. Further, special elections will now be required to fill most board vacancies in Iowa’s largest counties.

Officials are hopeful that a wetlands restoration project can help reduce erosion and improve water quality near Morgan Creek Park.

A fundraising campaign continues while a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for September.

At an annual address, leaders cite progress in grad rates and steps for school safety. Cedar Rapids Community Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover says the district ‘is not perfect ... but is progressing’ toward goals.

The district, previously represented by Democrat Sami Scheetz, covers much of southeast Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids development would offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom units offered at market-rate rental prices.

The move will allow the Cedar Rapids nonprofit to increase the quality and quantity of low-cost arts programming for area youth and adults.