Latest News from Cedar Rapids

Marion Traffic Patterns to Shift as Construction Projects Progress

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

As the 2021 construction season starts to wind down, the Marion Engineering Department is reminding residents and commuters of changes in traffic patterns that will go into effect next week.

Mt. Calvary Fall Clean Up

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

Prior to October 15th, please remove all items you wish to keep that are decorating your loved ones' grave site.

That Would Never Happen to Me! Protecting Your Company and Employees With the Right Kind of Insurance on October 7

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

That Would Never Happen to Me! Protecting Your Company and Employees With the Right Kind of Insurance

Cedar Rapids Police Department Hosts Coffee with a Cop October 6, 2021

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

The Cedar Rapids Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Dash Coffee, 120 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids.

Busy September Weekend at LCR!

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

The last week of September was fabulous and busy at LCR! We welcome the community at Neighborhood Nights, enjoyed our choir at worship, and made over 2,000 meals in 3 hours with our Take Away Hunger event. What a great time at LCR!

Staff Meeting on Oct 12

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

Staff Meeting

Public Test of Voting Equipment on October 6

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

Before each election, Linn County tests its voting equipment for accuracy. A "test deck" of ballots is marked in a systematic way so elections staff know what the optical scan machine totals for each position on the ballot should be.

Mount Mercy University congratulates August 2021 graduates

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in August. Congratulations, graduates!

Cedar Lake Groundbreaking Event October 7, 2021

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

City officials and community partners will mark a milestone in ConnectCR and Flood Control System work during a groundbreaking on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Join the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Team

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish is an "Amazing Parish" (see www.amazingparish.org) made up of over 1900 families that focuses on an engaging and welcoming Sunday experience and meeting people where they are.

Leadercast Hills Bank on October 14

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2021

Leadercast Hills Bank

Data science is driving the world and a career search for senior Kohawk

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Katie Krob“It’s exciting and kind of scary,” Katie Krob ’22 thoughtfully said.

Mount Mercy Remembers Ashley Hudson

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

It is with extreme sadness, and a heavy heart, that I share a student member of our Mount Mercy family, Ashley Hudson, passed away today, September 20, due to complications associated with COVID-19.

Read our Latest Week in Review

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The Friday Week in Review for September 24, 2021 is now available.

2021 Virtual ICR Regional Career Fair

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The regional colleges & universities, Cedar Rapids Area Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Development Group are pleased to invite you to attend our Fall Virtual ICR Regional Career Fair on Tuesday, October 5th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Public Reception and Town Hall Event Planned to Introduce Candidates for Marion City Manager

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The City of Marion is pleased to introduce the four candidates who are interviewing to be Marion’s next city manager. Aaron Kooiker, Michel Pogge-Weaver, Albert Roder and Ryan Waller will participate in the interview process the first weekend in October.