Right inside the door of the Marion Heritage Center, you can find Dan Rhodes’ 1939 fresco.
Articles Tagged: The History Center
By Tara Templeman - The History Center
History Aug. 26, 2025 8:24 am10d ago
In December 1954, The Footlighters opened a production of “Gigi” in Cedar Rapids.
News Aug. 4, 2025 1:03 pm32d ago
The free admission days supported by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
By Tara Templeman - The History Center
History Jul. 22, 2025 9:44 am45d ago
Created by the team at Hubbard Ice, each Popsicle weighed about 400 pounds.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Jul. 22, 2025 8:38 am45d ago
Before the Linn County rest areas were even constructed, there were issues with water quality at various existing stops across the state.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Jun. 25, 2025 1:21 pm72d ago
The piece was written by two Cedar Rapidians for a contest during World War I.
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History Jun. 24, 2025 7:27 am73d ago
Across the nation, newspapers were shifting to morning delivery to stay competitive.
Evan Watson
News Jun. 13, 2025 7:43 am84d ago
The Cedar Rapids-based Sinclair & Co. meatpacking plant was a beacon of industry in Iowa, and now a stone from the original building will be included in the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge project to commemorate its history.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History May. 20, 2025 7:48 am108d ago
When the game got underway, no one among the 2,670 fans in attendance could have imagined what was going to happen before halftime.
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History May. 20, 2025 9:20 am108d ago
Modeled after the famed Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming, Cedar Rapids aimed to rival the original.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Apr. 22, 2025 7:58 am136d ago
The ad trumpets the 10th anniversary of Garnet’s Sandwich Shop, which was located at 715 Second Ave. SE, in what is now Midtown Station.
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History Apr. 22, 2025 8:04 am136d ago
Mancil “Manny” Root is reported as being anywhere between 9 and 11 at the time of his enlistment in the Union Army.
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Feb. 18, 2025 8:07 am199d ago
Cemeteries reveal rich history, including star-crossed lovers
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History Feb. 18, 2025 8:09 am199d ago
It opened in 1968, named for Community House director
By Jessica and Rob Cline, - The History Center
History Jan. 21, 2025 9:51 am227d ago
Dancing, music, ‘cocoanuts’ marked the holiday in Linn County