Latest News from Cedar Rapids

ImpactCR Young Professionals Siren Wednesday on February 2

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

With ImpactCR, young professionals don’t just come to exchange business cards; they come to create opportunities for learning and development, support civic engagement and to cultivate the future business and community leaders of Cedar Rapids.

Public Safety and Youth Services Committee Meeting on Jan 31

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

PUBLIC SAFETY AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

Coe alumna making a mark on the pioneering field of behavioral economics

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

If you ask Ashley Robins ’21 to summarize what she’s studying in graduate school, you’ll probably hear her say, “I study the human, not the robot.”

Chili Supper on February 19

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

The annual Chili Supper is hosted by the Hillcrest Academy senior class and has been a tradition since 1960. On Saturday, February 19 the meal will be served from 4:30-7:00 PM in Hillcrest Union (gymnasium).

January Student of the Month: Jessica McWilliams

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

What is your background?: I grew up in Anamosa, Iowa, and graduated from high school in 2007.

Marion Seeks Community Input on Indian Creek Master Plan Study

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

In October 2017, the Marion Chamber of Commerce led residents through a community-wide visioning process known as ImagiNEXT.

Coffeehouse Nights presented by the Marion Arts Council: Roots of Rhythm on Feb 4

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Coffeehouse Nights presented by the Marion Arts Council: Roots of Rhythm

City Council Considers Interim Sewer Fee Increase

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

With City Council approval, in March 2022, the City of Marion will be increasing sanitary sewer fees from $4.39 to $4.60 per flow unit due to increasing costs associated with wastewater treatment services.

Growthland in Marion Purchases Mid States Farm Managemment

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Mid States Farm Management Co, of Ottumwa, has been purchased by Growthland, of Marion.

Parks and Recreation to Hold Online Seasonal Hiring Fairs

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the City’s Human Resources Department, will offer two online hiring fairs for more than 350 spring and summer seasonal positions.

Mount Mercy University announces RN – BSN Chair

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce Shawna Patterson MSN, RN, CMSRN as the RN-BSN Chair, assistant professor of nursing, and director of RN - BSN recruitment.