Articles Tagged: Time Machine

Race car driver Gus Schrader broke speed records, earned his nickname, died on the track

Cedar Rapids policed city from the air for 35 years

The huge skillet is a testament to the small-town ingenuity and fortitude that has been part of Brandon since it was platted in 1854 and incorporated as a town in 1906.

First Street Parkade opened 62 years ago on Dec. 17, 1961

Hitmaker brought his music to Iowa from 1942 to 1963

Artistically decorated train cars filled with Quaker Oats samples helped sell oatmeal in the 19th century.

The famed Iowa-Minnesota football trophy began with a bet between governors hoping to ease tensions.

Gazette’s arts columnist answered the phone for a surprising interview

From burgers to taverns to elegant Italian to popular Mexican

17 Iowans died in the Iroquois Theatre fire

Cedar Rapids built 4 new junior highs between 1920 and 1925

Clothing worn by dead robber led to hideout near Amana

Hotel Montrose owner hired artist to paint 7 scenes for coffeeshop in 1932

Plane was in city to have Collins Radio equipment installed

Iconic comedian and showman Bob Hope performed in Cedar Rapids three times during his long career, which spanned more than 70 years and covered much of the 20th century.