CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Despite temperatures hovering around the freezing mark and winds making it feel even colder, hardy spectators and participants turned out for the St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in downtown Cedar Rapids. This year was the second time organizers with SaPaDaPaSo — the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society — […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade could use a wee
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Organizers with SaPaDaPaSo — St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society — last year cited a challenge with finding volunteers during the workweek in moving the traditional parade to a day other than St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The 2023 parade, set for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, starting at Sixth Street […]
Location revealed for new Cedar Rapids h...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The location for the new magnet school in Cedar Rapids, City View Community High School, was revealed during the Feb. 27, 2023, School Board meeting. Dan DeVore, principal of the forthcoming magnet school, said the school will be located in the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance building, 501 First St. SE. […]
City using eminent domain to acquire Ced...
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Matt Robinette’s home survived Iowa’s hurricane-strength derecho in 2020 and the devastating 2008 flood, but the city of Cedar Rapids has started the process of eminent domain to take his home and large double lot against his consent. The city intends to move forward with its West Side […]
Cedar Rapids school leaders reveal name ...
The consolidation of Arthur and Garfield elementary schools in Cedar Rapids gave students and school leaders the opportunity to come up with a meaningful name for the new school, to be built on the site of the Arthur School Annex, which was recently demolished. Joining the new West Willow and Maple Grove elementary schools on […]
Historic New Bohemia building hits the m...
The closing of The Bohemian is opening up the historic Matyk Building for other potential uses on a highly visible corner of New Bohemia in Cedar Rapids. Used as a live music venue and restaurant during its time as The Bohemian from March 2021 through last September, the corner landmark, 1029 Third St. SE, is […]
Speakers, new seed swap announced for Wi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Headliners, including Iowa PBS gardening show host Aaron Steil, have been announced for the 2023 Linn County Master Gardener’s Winter Gardening Fair, along with a new feature. Registration is now open for the 18th annual event, set for 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Kirkwood Regional […]
Iowan searches for niece adopted at birt...
Every year, the Cedar Rapids woman hopes for a Christmas miracle. Her niece was born on Dec. 23, 1963, or around that day, and was adopted by a Catholic couple in Cedar Rapids. The woman, who asked not to be named to protect the privacy of her sister — the girl’s mother — said efforts […]
West African restaurant makes move in Ce...
NOTE: Tee’s Liberian Dish, 529 Fifth Ave. SE, is open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:30-8 p.m. Saturdays. Call (319) 364-0105 for catering and special orders. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — It’s definitely not another fast-food joint. Tee’s Liberian Dish uses totally fresh ingredients in its authentic West African cuisine, making the […]
Holiday traditions continue in Czech Vil...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Czech holiday known as Svatý Mikuláš was marked a few days early in Czech Village. The tradition, known in the United States as St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated in the Czech Republic on Dec. 6. Czech Village in Cedar Rapids has long held its annual celebration on the first Friday […]