Cedar Rapids Today

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

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

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

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

No new teachers in Mount Vernon sign pledge on Jan. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Mount Vernon who signed the pledge on Jan. 21, 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. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

1 more Mount Vernon teacher sign Critical Race Theory pledge in week ending Jan. 15

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

Three Mount Vernon teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Jan. 14

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in Mount Vernon who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Jan. 14.

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

No new teachers in Cedar Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Cedar Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

City Council Considers Interim Sewer Fee Increase

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

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

Parks and Recreation to Hold Online Seasonal Hiring Fairs

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

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.

The Accel Group: Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Webinar on January 26

The Accel Group: Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Webinar

Cedar Rapids Police Release 2021 Crime Statistics

The Cedar Rapids Police Department has released its 2021 Crime Statistics report.

How a road trip and a text from a professor led one Kohawk to a Gilman Scholarship

A college road trip doesn’t typically lead to a major scholarship, but the road traveled by Faith Zeonweh ’23 has hardly been typical.

Linn-Mar School Foundation Announces Executive Director

The Linn-Mar School Foundation welcomes Shelley Schroeder as the new Executive Director.

Box Car Drive-In on Jan 29

Design your own cardboard box car! Then sit back and enjoy a drive-in story and movie! All supplies will be provided.

IN FOCUS: 1.21.22 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller