Latest News from Cedar Rapids

IEDA Virtual Event: Managing Supply Chain Risks on June 15

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Albert Liu, Director of the U.S. Export Assistance Center in Iowa, will lead an in-depth discussion by experts in supply chain management on how to manage supply chain risks from an exporter’s perspective.

Coe College recognizes community partnership with Four Oaks Family and Children Services with the 2022 Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact Award

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Coe College is proud to announce Four Oaks Family and Children Services as a recipient of the Presidents' Community Partner Award in conjunction with Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact (IAMNCC).

Pop-up Acts in the Artway Return to Uptown Marion this Summer

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

The City of Marion will host Pop-Up Acts in the Uptown Artway this summer on a series of Friday evenings.

Jumpstart

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

Enroll in our Jumpstart program for lessons in leadership and academics for grades 2nd-7th.

Coe Founders' Medal Ceremony on June 03

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Coe College will confer the prestigious Founders' Medal to this year's recipients: Jack Evans '70, Bill Johnson '53 and Vince Martin.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Formal Session on June 1

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

This meeting will be held in the lower level formal board room of the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center, 935 - 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Transfer Orientation Day on June 2

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Incoming transfer students and guests are invited to the Hill on June 2.

Safety a Concern with Illegally Posted Signs

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

There have been several illegally posted signs within City right-of-way that can cause safety concerns by obstructing the vision of motorists or obscuring official traffic control devices or other official warning signs.Periodically, the City of Cedar Rapids reminds property owners, businesses, and residents that signs are not allowed to be placed in the public right-of-way (generally defined as the area between the street curb and the sidewalk).

Let's Get Down to Business: Sales Session 2, Dare To Be Different with Darrell McChesney on June 9

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

In our second sales session of the Let's Get Down to Business series, we will explore creative sales and marketing solutions to break down barriers of ordinary methods.

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

This is the second Downtown Farmers Market of the season!

Noelridge Farmers' Market on June 1

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Noelridge Farmers' Market

Mount Mercy University celebrates Class of 2022

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Military Tribute Banners Now on Display

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

The City of Marion, Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street District are pleased to announce that the military tribute banners, sponsored by area residents and businesses, are now on display.

Mowing Roadside Vegetation Prohibited Until July 15 to Protect Roadside Habitats

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

The Linn County Secondary Road Department and the Linn County Conservation Department remind county residents that state law prohibits mowing roadside vegetation in the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway, interstate highway, or secondary road prior to July 15.