Latest News from Cedar Rapids

Marion Introduces Ryan Waller as its New City Manager

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2021

The City of Marion is pleased to introduce Ryan J. Waller as its next city manager.

The Apology | Fall Diversity Film Festival on Oct 21

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Join the Social Work Program and the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity for a viewing of The Apology as part of the Fall Diversity Film Festival!

City Council and School Board Candidate Forums Set for October 20

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

The Marion Economic Development Corporation and Marion Chamber of Commerce will jointly host candidate forums featuring individuals seeking a seat on the Marion City Council, Linn-Mar School Board or Marion Independent School Board.

Kirkwood Awarded Over $2.5 Million to Help Students in Need

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Kirkwood Community College has been awarded over $2.5 million in student support grants from the U.S. Department of Education for two separate programs under TRIO, a federal initiative designed to provide services to disadvantaged populations.

Boo 'n Brew at Lindale Mall on October 29

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Join us for some skele-fun at our annual Boo 'n Brew event! Visit us on Firday, October 29th from 5-8pm at Lindale Mall for some fangtastic entertainment, food, boos and so much more!

Alumnus David T. Hayes ’93 selected as Coe College’s 16th president

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

After a competitive national search, the Coe College Board of Trustees has selected Interim President David T. Hayes ’93 as the college’s 16th president.

Southeast Quadrant Leaf Collection on Oct 18

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

It's leaf collection week for the southeast quadrant!

Successful Succession; Right Seat, Right Bus, Right Time on October 21

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Filling a senior leadership role is tricky. Candidates say the right things, had the right experience or had great performance in a prior role, but then struggle once promoted.

Linn County Website URL and Email Addresses Change

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Linn County has changed the URL for the County’s website to LinnCountyIowa.gov effective October 11, 2021.

Brass & Woodwind All-State Mock Audition Workshop on October 17

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

The All-State Workshop is open to all high school brass and woodwind instrumentalists interested in receiving experience with the All-State audition process.

Fall Cleanup on October 23

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

The City of Kalona's Fall Cleanup.

Trick-Or-Treat in Marion on Halloween

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Trick-or-treating in Marion takes place on Oct. 31.

WCHC V-I-Pink “The Breast Event of the Year” on Oct 14

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

WCHC V-I-Pink “The Breast Event of the Year”

Ribbon Cutting - HY-VEE Food Store Marion on October 22

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Please join us as we help Hy-Vee celebrate the completion of their store remodel.

Snow Buddies Program Rollout Continues

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The City of Cedar Rapids will roll out the next phase of its pilot “Snow Buddies” program on Monday, October 11.

Coe College marks the start of the construction phase of the David and Janice McInally Center for Health and Society with steel signing ceremony

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The sun shone brightly on the Coe College campus as more than 120 people gathered to celebrate the ceremonial start of the construction phase of the David and Janice McInally Center for Health and Society (CHS) September 30.