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.
Elijah Decious People & Places Apr. 17, 2023 10:38 am1041d ago
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.
Elijah Decious People & Places Apr. 8, 2023 6:30 am1050d ago
Lyla is part sheep dog and part poodle, but all about therapy
Diana Nollen Things To Do Apr. 11, 2023 4:16 pm1047d ago
Festival expands entries from home and abroad with FilmFreeway portal
Elijah Decious People & Places Apr. 1, 2023 6:00 am1057d ago
Ever since she started playing the violin nine years ago, seventh-grader Mira Gibbons hasn’t stopped. In fact, she’s just getting started.
The Gazette People & Places Mar. 25, 2023 6:00 am1064d ago
Cedar Rapids church embraces folklore tradition
People & Places Mar. 24, 2023 9:38 am1065d ago
After tens of thousands of gallons of sap over the years, the Maple Syrup Festival at Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids is celebrating 40 years of getting back to nature.
People & Places Mar. 18, 2023 5:45 am1071d ago
See how 4-year-old Tova Friedman survived Auschwitz, and where you can hear her story in person as she visits Cedar Rapids.
Galen Hawthorne
Community Mar. 1, 2023 12:03 pm1088d ago
Mike Tickal, owner of Oak Leaf Comics & Collectibles in Mason City, believes reading is fundamental, and he makes it a priority to get kids reading every day by handling out free comics at various events to entice kid to read.
People & Places Feb. 25, 2023 6:15 am1092d ago
The Ideal Theater & Bar, opened in October after a seven-month renovation, brings to life a historic silent film theater with a new vision for music and entertainment in Cedar Rapids.
Galen Hawthorne
Community Feb. 22, 2023 7:00 am1095d ago
Meena Ramadugu couldn’t wait to start volunteering as a teen
People & Places Feb. 18, 2023 6:00 am1099d ago
Patients say small gestures can have an out-sized impact when going through cancer treatment -- even if they’re from complete strangers.
People & Places Feb. 12, 2023 6:15 am1105d ago
See what’s hopping in downtown Iowa City with several new public art installations, including one from Australia.
News Feb. 12, 2023 6:00 am1105d ago
After a rare heart disease diagnosis, Iowa City coach Danny Arroyo has had to pivot between doing what he lives for and staying alive.
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