CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the Cedar Rapids School District continues its facilities master plan, one deviation from the practice so far of demolishing a school to build a new one in its place is now in the hands of the School Board. A task force examined whether Harrison Elementary, 1310 11th St. NW, should […]
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Easter Showcase underway at Noelridge Gr...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After returning in 2022 since a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Easter Showcase is underway again. The free event — where visitors can view tropical plants, cacti, seedlings and other plants that grow in the greenhouse — was not held in 2020 or 2021. This year’s Easter Showcase is […]
Cedar Rapids project destroys historic s...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The city of Cedar Rapids has forged ahead with a project that included removing Oak Hill Cemetery’s historic stone wall. About 20 towering pine trees, which survived Iowa’s hurricane-strength derecho windstorm in 2020, also have been removed alongside the cemetery, at 1705 Mount Vernon Rd. SE. Both were cleared to make […]
In need of affordable housing, Cedar Rap...
NOTE: To voice your thoughts on whether the city should allow the homes to be relocated, the Cedar Rapids City Manager’s Office can be contacted at: 319-286-5080 or citymanager@cedar-rapids.org CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids City Council has voted to move forward with plans to remove homes along Ellis Boulevard NW for flood protection. […]
Photos: A blustery St. Patrick’s parade
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 — […]
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 […]