The invitation to Cedar Rapids may have been influenced by the Kennedys’ close friendship with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maurice S. Sheehy, who was priest at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at the time.
Articles Tagged: Time Machine
History Apr. 15, 2025 5:00 am159d ago
In 1947, Cedar Rapids’ Killian Co. brought “the real Easter bunny” into town via the Chicago and Northwestern railroad.
History Apr. 8, 2025 7:25 am165d ago
Congress mentioned Millville as part of a proposed postal route in 1846.
History Apr. 1, 2025 7:57 am172d ago
Muhammad Ali’s visit to Cedar Rapids in 1982 came about six months after his final fight, a loss to Trevor Berbick.
History Mar. 18, 2025 7:39 am186d ago
Author Marjorie Medary graduated from Cornell College in Mount Vernon in 1912.
History Mar. 11, 2025 8:03 am193d ago
Father Flynn became a prolific columnist for The Cedar Rapids Gazette and its rival, the Cedar Rapids Republican.
History Mar. 4, 2025 7:40 am200d ago
A barn near West Branch would eventually become part of the national historic site honoring Herbert Hoover, the only U.S. president born in Iowa.
History Feb. 25, 2025 8:40 am207d ago
C.R. hotel once was described as ‘one of the two largest motor hotels in Iowa’
History Feb. 13, 2025 7:48 pm219d ago
Iowa artist didn’t care for the painting, but many other people did
History Jan. 28, 2025 7:45 am235d ago
Iowa poet also wrote letters to children from Peter Pan, toured war-torn Europe
History Dec. 17, 2024 5:00 am278d ago
100 years ago: 350 baskets were filled with food and with donated toys that had been repaired and painted, for delivery to needy families
History Dec. 10, 2024 7:29 am284d ago
It first appeared in 1960 after building remodel
History Dec. 3, 2024 11:41 am291d ago
He also spoke at diabetes fundraiser, went pheasant hunting
History Nov. 26, 2024 5:00 am299d ago
Public art salute to aviation pioneers dotted downtown Cedar Rapids in 2003
History Nov. 12, 2024 8:01 am312d ago
It was built in 1914 and rebuilt after 1985 fire