Barthinius Larson Wick was recognized on the wintry streets of Cedar Rapids by his trademark fur hat. A 1949 Gazette …
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History May. 5, 2013 8:07 pm4508d ago
The small, irregular houses built by Howard F. Moffitt and his partner, Ray Blakesley, in the early 20th century are …
History Apr. 28, 2013 8:14 pm4515d ago
[html1] There is a secluded cavern known as Minott’s Cave across from Palisades-Kepler State Park where one of the area’s …
History Apr. 21, 2013 8:30 pm4522d ago
When Danceland opened its doors for the first time Aug. 31, 1926, on the second floor of a building at …
History Apr. 14, 2013 8:41 pm4529d ago
The Cedar Rapids Business College was just a few years old when textbook author Samuel Goodyear bought it in 1879. …
History Apr. 7, 2013 8:56 pm4536d ago
Weaver Glen Witwer was born May 18, 1891, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank R. and Emma Palmer Witwer. …
History Mar. 31, 2013 9:10 pm4543d ago
It’s hard to imagine the squeals and laughter of children, the calliope-like music of a carousel and the roar of …
History Mar. 24, 2013 9:14 pm4550d ago
July 11, 1960, was a warm summer day in Dubuque, with a threat of rain and more rain predicted for …
History Mar. 17, 2013 9:23 pm4557d ago
In the rest of the country, the colors green and red conjure visions of holly wreaths and Christmas trees. In …
History Mar. 10, 2013 9:34 pm4564d ago
Hartwick was once a thriving town of about 250. It boasted a sawmill, wagon factory, creamery, blacksmith shop and general …
History Mar. 3, 2013 8:47 pm4571d ago
‘The city has only one piece of ground that we can really call a park, and that is located on …
History Feb. 24, 2013 4:42 pm4579d ago
President Barack Obama’s distinction of being the first black president of the United States was preceded by many firsts by …
History Feb. 17, 2013 4:48 pm4586d ago
Editor’s note: Today’s installment of Time Machine launches a recurring Sunday feature looking through Gazette archives to tell the stories …
Business News Feb. 20, 2012 1:24 pm4949d ago
IOWA CITY — The City Council Economic Development Committee is recommending Iowa City loan the former owner of the recently …
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News Sep. 21, 2011 7:05 pm5101d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Iowa Valley Food Co-op announced its first board of directors during a grand opening Wednesday, Sept. …