Cedar Rapids Today

Coe College and the University of Iowa have formed a new partnership that will streamline the process for Coe students to be admitted to the Master of Science in Finance program in the university’s Tippie College of Business.

City Council Development Committee on Jan 19

City Council Development Committee

Marion Seeking Input from Public Transportation Users and Potential Users

The City of Marion is asking public transportation users and potential users to participate in a transit survey to determine the viability of a new, on-demand ride-sharing service.

Holiday Lights Fundraiser at Cafe Dodici on Jan 19

Holiday Lights Fundraiser at Cafe Dodici

ITC Midwest Awards $40,000 to Support Tree Replanting in Marion

ITC Midwest has awarded $40,000 to support tree replanting in Marion following the August 2020 derecho.

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 Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

6.5 percent fewer Linn County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

In 2020, 24,164 residents in Linn County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 25,839 residents in 2011.

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 Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Jerrys Homes Inc. sells 1802 Shady Grove Road, Cedar Rapids

On Jan. 14, Jerrys Homes Inc. sold their home at 1802 Shady Grove Road, Cedar Rapids to Emily N. and Miles A. Lopez for $299,950.

No new teachers in Cedar Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Cedar Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Mount Vernon sign pledge on Jan. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Mount Vernon who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Food assistance amounts decrease in Benton County since 2011

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $3,273,232 to Benton County compared to $3,558,883 in 2011.

No new teachers in Vinton sign pledge in week ending Jan. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Vinton who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 8, 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 Jan. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Kalona sign pledge on Jan. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Kalona who signed the pledge on Jan. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Three teachers in Cedar Rapids pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Jan. 11

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in Cedar Rapids who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 11.

13.5 percent fewer Jones County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

In 2020, 1,541 residents in Jones County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 1,782 residents in 2011.

Three Mount Vernon teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by Jan. 11

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in Mount Vernon who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 11.

Food assistance amounts decrease in Washington County since 2011

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $3,106,293 to Washington County compared to $3,469,613 in 2011.

Three more Mount Vernon teachers sign Critical Race Theory pledge on Jan. 11