CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Anne Taylor recently visited the Raygun store in Cedar Rapids for an early Christmas gift, but came away empty-handed. Her hopes for “The Governor wears Prada” T-shirt she intended to buy were moved online, as the wildly popular shirts were unavailable at the shop in New Bohemia, 1028 Third St. SE. […]
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Earliest end to Daylight Saving Time hap...
This weekend’s start of Standard Time in most of the United States marks the earliest possible end to Daylight Saving Time. The switch happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The change to Standard Time takes place annually on the first Sunday in November, so Nov. 1 marks the earliest possible date. If you […]
Quaker Oats explosion and fire send bill...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Fire officials said no one was injured during an explosion and fire Saturday afternoon at the Quaker Oats plant in northeast Cedar Rapids. The explosion happened about 4:45 p.m. Oct. 24, 2026, at the plant along the Cedar River, where crowds gathered on the west side to watch. Fire crews encountered […]
‘No Kings’ rally in Cedar Rapids encoura
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than 100 people turned out on a chilly morning in Cedar Rapids to encourage early voting in the midterm elections. The gathering Oct. 17, 2026, at Greene Square was among thousands of “No Kings” rallies held nationwide. Advocates held signs stating “No Kings, Just Voters,” “Complacency kills democracy,” and more. […]
Record campaign turnout for Rob Sand in ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than 1,000 Iowans streamed into the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids to listen to gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, the largest town hall turnout of his campaign so far. The Democrat, who is looking to replace retiring Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, spoke and answered questions from the audience […]
Photos: Opening weekend of new Cedar Rap...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Library patrons poured into the new Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch during its opening weekend, Sept. 19-20, 2026. Located at 1845 Sandberg Lane SW, even the road is new; named after Nadine Sandberg, whose estate gift of nearly $2 million funded the purchase of the land where the library branch […]
Photos: 2026 Market After Dark vs. Bruce...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Brief showers only slightly dampened the 2026 Market After Dark, which went head-to-head with the return of Brucemorchestra. Both popular outdoor events took place on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Cedar Rapids. Orchestra Iowa’s concert, on the lawn of the historic Brucemore estate, returned for the first time since 2021, after […]
True crime: From award-winning architect...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Preservationists sometimes refer to the demolition of significant buildings as “truly criminal,” a phrase that has added meaning with the ruin of an iconic mid-Century building in northeast Cedar Rapids. Built as headquarters for the Western Fraternal Life Association (WFLA) in 1958, the award-winning building at 1900 First Ave. NE was […]
Emotions run high at Morgan Valley town ...
NOTE: Save Morgan Valley will host a free presentation by environmental experts from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Ushers Ferry, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE to address water, environment and health issues of data centers and power plants. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Advocates with the grassroots Save Morgan Valley shared facts about Alliant […]
Morgan Valley power plant opponents voic...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Opponents of the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center have approached the Cedar Rapids City Council about its role in the project, even as many of them are not allowed to speak at council meetings. Alliant Energy plans to build the 720-megawatt, natural gas power plant near the corner of Highway 30 […]