Update Dec. 31, 2024: The homes have been demolished. (See photos at end) A spokesman for the proposed casino gave a brief statement, which has been added to the story. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Even before state regulators decide on a request for a casino license in Cedar Rapids, homes in a neighboring residential area […]
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Final day and future plans for Cedar Rap...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Jim McVeigh’s role in the grocery store he has operated for more than 25 years hearkens back to the days when neighborhood grocers knew their customers by name. Many of those customers stopped by to wish McVeigh a happy retirement on the final day of Save-A-Lot, 1625 J St. SW, on […]
Tree of Five Seasons transplanted to new...
UPDATE Dec. 19, 2024: Rob Davis, Flood Control System Manager for the city of Cedar Rapids, noted that the “transplanting” of the Tree of Five Seasons is one piece of a larger contract for the flood control system project. The specific move of the tree is a $200,000 line item, with 65 percent of the […]
Cedar Rapids School District eyes land p...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District is considering the purchase of 50 acres of land to build a new middle school. Chad Schumacher, the district’s director of operations, said the land would have to be annexed into the city, but would be in northeast Cedar Rapids. He didn’t cite the cost, […]
Holiday event to carry on after Cedar Ra...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Fire crews were at the scene Friday, Dec. 6, responding to an alarm inside the annex of the historic Cherry Building in New Bohemia. Co-owner Lijun Chadima said the building, 329 10th Ave. SE, was evacuated and no one was injured when the sprinkler system and alarms were tripped in the […]
End of an era as another grocery store c...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Dating back more than 100 years, the corner of J Street and 16th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids has been home to a grocery store. The Dlask Bros. Grocery & Market, in existence around the turn of the 20th Century, gave way to others, including Me Too, SunMart and Save-A-Lot, reconfigured […]
Speakers gamble on Cedar Rapids casino d...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Speakers voiced their feelings about the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino during more than five hours of public comment in front of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission in Cedar Rapids. Commission members visited the site of the proposed $275 million casino Nov. 20, 2024, before the meeting at The Hotel at […]
Classes scheduled as usual after online ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Authorities say a juvenile may face charges after the student admitted to making an online threat toward Taft Middle School. Cedar Rapids Community School District staff alerted police Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, to an online threat toward students and the school at 5200 E Ave. NW. A sign posted at Taft […]
Longtime Asian market survives as compet...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hung Pham escaped Vietnam as a teenager to make a new life in the United States, eventually owning a small family grocery store that perseveres, even in the face of adversity. Up until now, major challenges have stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic, with rising shipping costs and price increases for a […]
Xavier Catholic Schools announces new mi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Xavier Catholic Schools Board has announced the new location for its consolidated middle school. Board members chose to purchase and remodel the existing Toyota Financial Services building, 5005 N. River Blvd. NE, the board announced Oct. 17, 2024. The site is in close proximity to Xavier High School, 6300 42nd […]