Cedar Rapids Today

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

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.

Dentistry from the Heart on October 22

Free dental treatment including: fillings, tooth extractions, and cleanings for those in need in our community.

October Student of the Month: Travis Cooper

What is your background?: I grew up in Ames and Roland between my mom and dad. I originally attended Roland-Story, but ended up graduating from Ames High in 2020.

City Council and School Board Candidate Forums October 20

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.

Washington Farmers’ Market on Oct 14

Washington Farmers’ Market

Marion Traffic Patterns to Shift as Construction Projects Progress

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.

No new teachers in Mount Vernon sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Mount Vernon who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Cedar Rapids sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Cedar Rapids who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Kalona stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Kalona who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Vinton stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Vinton who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Cedar Rapids Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Cedar Rapids Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Online pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by three Cedar Rapids teachers by week ending Sept. 25

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in Cedar Rapids who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 25.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Center Point in 2020

Of the 2,548 people living in Center Point in 2020, 52.5 percent (1,338) were women and 47.5 percent (1,210) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Cedar Rapids Today.

Elizabeth Mathis' campaign committee refunds $100 to Vincent Reid

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Elizabeth Mathis, Liz Mathis for Congress, refunded $100 to Vincent Reid on Aug. 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

One new teacher in Vinton pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory on Oct. 6

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Vinton, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Mount Vernon sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Mount Vernon who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Cedar Rapids sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Cedar Rapids who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Kalona stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Kalona who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One teacher in Vinton pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Oct. 6