Whitson sold chickens for $2 each to get money for flying license, and other fun facts
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Whitson sold chickens for $2 each to get money for flying license, and other fun facts
Bill Carroll has been in the job for a couple of months while balancing multiple library locations as construction continues on a new building.
One of the first residential dogs in decades, Hope brings joy and calm to residents who have had to leave their pets behind.
If you’re looking to pick more than apples or pumpkins this fall, Carriage House Hemp Farm in Oxford has you covered with CBG — cannabigerol hemp — now in its second harvest since Iowa legalized it.
With special art installations throughout the city and newly incorporated festivals, Cedar Rapids is making new efforts during Welcoming Week to support immigrants who will be critical to the future of Cedar Rapids.
A year after George Floyd’s death, two organizations that gained visibility took different tracks on the trail to their goals.
As America commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, one Eastern Iowa Gold Star family says the ultimate sacrifice paid by their son, Sgt. 1st Class Terryl Pasker, was not in vain.
With increased isolation since the pandemic, reaching out is more important than ever. That’s how 8-year-old Kenley Lindstrom and Jack Stevens, 72, became pals. With Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, now is good time to reach out.
The Arlette Hollister Excellence Award, started in 2019, goes to an exhibitor who demonstrates the same can-do attitude, pursuit of excellence and mentorship Hollister showed during her 30 years leading the Iowa State Fair food department.
Created in memory of longtime city volunteers Charlie and Pat Kress, a person can stand on the month of the year, which is laid out on a marked concrete pad, and their shadow will show them the time.
For Ashely Conner, a pediatric nurse for UnityPoint at Home Pediatrics Extended, you could say she was where she need to be during the derecho.
Dale Kuetter of Cedar Rapids retired from The Gazette more than two decades ago, but he’s still writing stories. He recently published his fourth novel, “Ma Bremer’s Boys,” a historical fiction novel with ties to the Cedar Rapids area.
Marion’s Granger House recovering from pandemic, derecho, and ready to welcome visitors for August events.
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