Cedar Rapids Today

Cedar Rapids reveals $60 to $80 million worth of derecho damage

By Elle Johnson | Oct 27, 2020

The City of Cedar Rapids said the Aug. 10 derecho has caused $60 million to $80 million worth of damage to the city.

Cedar Rapids Police Department arrest suspects for the murder of Malik Sheets

By Elle Johnson | Sep 24, 2020

The Cedar Rapids Police Department has made two arrests of suspects in an ongoing investigation into the murder of Malik Sheets.

Residents given two-day notice to vacate apartments for storm damage repair

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

After being given only two days notice, families and residents of Arrowridge and Shamrock Apartments have to vacate their apartments and remove all their items for storm damage repair, but the length on how long this could take isn't known and many residents have nowhere to go or the means to move.

911 dispatchers considered first responders under new law

By Elle Johnson | Jul 8, 2020

Iowa public safety telecommunicators are now first responders under new legislation signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa's restaurants reopen, still struggling

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Iowa's food industry is beginning to reopen and recover, but restaurants will continue to suffer from losses, the Iowa Restaurant Association told CBS 2 Iowa.