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CR fire station meets highest green standard
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR RAPIDS – The new Central Fire Station appears haunted by green, energy-saving ghosts.
Lights turn on and off as firefighters enter and...
State regulators rebuff CR casino proposal
By Dave DeWitte
The rejection of a casino license application for the Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids was a letdown to supporters of a...
Rowver trike gives disabled bikers a chance to ride
By Dave DeWitte
MOUNT VERNON – The Rowver Rowing Trike could become a new kind of freedom machine for paraplegics who want to remain active,...
Mixed-use plan proposes new spaces in NewBo
By Katie Mills Giorgio
CEDAR RAPIDS – The burgeoning New Bohemia neighborhood will continue to see new development this spring when a new mixed-use/historic preservation...
Proponents, opponents of CR casino make final push
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite an impressive campaign for a state casino license, Cedar Rapids may still need Lady Luck on its side...
Bike to Work Week is serious business
By Dave DeWitte
CORRIDOR – It’s an earnest question about an annual observance that seems to get more buzz every year: Why get excited about...