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Fitness activities for older adults at Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA offer a way for seniors to enjoy the benefits of exercising in a safe environment.

Construction of Cedar Rapids schools’ Freshman Academies and college and technical education wings could begin as early as spring break in March.

A new service in Cedar Rapids will provide “trolley” transportation to points throughout downtown this holiday season and into the new year.

The district plans to hold informational meetings next week for parents about its new Freshman Academies and College & Career Pathways programs.

The bridge will connect Czech Village and NewBo as part of the $20 million grassroots ConnectCR initiative. Once complete, the bridge will be part of Cedar Rapids’ segment of the American Discovery Trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also is part of the Great American Rail-Trail.

What are the old trolley corridors in Eastern Iowa being used for today? And what might they become in the future?

Also, Clear Creek Amana is considering a new policy that would prohibit the use of personal electronic devices -- which includes cell phones, headphones and other Bluetooth devices -- by students during instructional time.

Linn-Mar, Iowa City districts opt to not hold classes Tuesday.

Medical sciences, engineering, agriculture are just a few of the career tracks Cedar Rapids students will be able to explore in a new pathways program launching for the 2026-26 school year.

The project will include recreation enhancements at Cedar Lake and the Alliant Energy LightLine pedestrian and bicyclist bridge.