Tristan Wirfs: A story of joy
Marc Morehouse  

Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs made his mark on Mount Vernon. Many in town made their mark on him, too. Wirfs and his mother, Sarah, took The Gazette on a tour of his hometown, revisiting scenes around what essentially is the one square mile where he grew up. This story is a little about what can hold you back. This is mostly about what moves you forward.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

In two booming Iowa communities, new buildings open for first day of school
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, August 16, 2019

Iowa City schools' facilities plan 3 years ahead of schedule
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, August 02, 2019

Kamala Harris planning 5-day Iowa trek
Molly Duffy
News
Thursday, August 01, 2019

Rafael Jacobo seeks reelection to Cedar Rapids School Board
Molly Duffy
Education
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Backyard beekeeping is on the rise in Iowa
Molly Duffy
Agriculture
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

This rural Iowa school district is hiring licensed therapists to support students' ...
Molly Duffy
Education
Monday, July 15, 2019

3 incumbents won't run for Cedar Rapids school board, primed for a shake-up
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, July 12, 2019

Businesswoman Jen Neumann to run for Cedar Rapids school board
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, July 12, 2019

None of North Liberty's child care providers offer evening or weekend care. This new ...
Molly Duffy
Business
Thursday, July 11, 2019

Kids can exercise their minds and bodies in 'story walk' at Cedar Rapids park ...
Molly Duffy
Community
Thursday, July 11, 2019

Mental health training starts for Iowa teachers as children's mental health system ...
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, July 05, 2019

NewBoCo's David Tominsky to run for Cedar Rapids school board
Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, July 05, 2019

High school students create 20-plot garden for refugees living in Hiawatha
Molly Duffy
Community
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Alburnett Schools could bring another bond vote in March
Molly Duffy
Education
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Voters say no to Alburnett Schools $11.6M bond

Molly Duffy
Education
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Voters say no to Alburnett Schools $11.6M bond

Molly Duffy
Education
Friday, June 21, 2019

For retiring Marion school leader, military service still a guidepost
Molly Duffy
Education
Monday, June 17, 2019

Iowa ranks high on child well-being report, though youth death rate inched up
Molly Duffy
Health
Monday, June 10, 2019

Gala leaves Iowa Democrats enthused but undecided
James Q. Lynch
John Steppe
Molly Duffy
Rod Boshart
Government
Sunday, June 09, 2019

Planned Parenthood awarded federal sex education funding under injunction
Michaela Ramm
Molly Duffy
Health
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Sunday, June 09, 2019

With so many candidates here, Cedar Rapids becomes epicenter for causes
John Steppe
Molly Duffy
Government
Saturday, June 08, 2019

Old-school sex ed is out, health literacy is in for Iowa schools
Michaela Ramm
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Education
Iowa Ideas Conference

Iowa Ideas Conference 2019! October 3rd - 4th downtown Cedar Rapids. Full schedule including keynotes, sessions and panelists are ready to view.

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Cedar Rapids Farmers Market

Market After Dark returns to downtown August 24! Vendors, stage and street entertainment will bring a unique atmosphere to downtown.

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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Enjoy free admission at the museum, now through September 2nd!

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