Like many of the Greatest Generation, the Lehman brothers in West Liberty didn’t think anything of putting their lives on hold to serve their country during World War II. Now with the oldest brother 100 years old, two of the three surviving siblings still aren’t sure what all the fuss is about after a lifetime of serving their communities.
In fact, local author Katie Mills Giorgio says there are 100 things – just in the Cedar Rapids area – that should be on your bucket list.
Cedar Rapids and Cedar Valley both will see growing outdoor concert series this summer. See where and when you can jam out.
Sikowis Nobiss was born and raised in Canada, but now she’s heading support for Indigenous communities in Iowa and beyond
A $2.2 million restoration underway now will bring new octaves to the University of Northern Iowa’s iconic campanile thanks to 9 new bells.
On-air personality and double amputee Ricky Bartlett will be hitting the silver screen soon this year with the release of his biggest acting role yet.
Fundraiser instills connection after isolation
The Catherine McAuley Center’s poverty simulation, a companion to their refugee simulation, shows how escaping poverty is easier said than done.
Mike Bisek, a Cedar Rapids man who survived over a month in Nazi-occupied France, is the last living member of the Sorgenfrei Crew crash.
Lyla is part sheep dog and part poodle, but all about therapy
Festival expands entries from home and abroad with FilmFreeway portal
Ever since she started playing the violin nine years ago, seventh-grader Mira Gibbons hasn’t stopped. In fact, she’s just getting started.
Cedar Rapids church embraces folklore tradition
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