Cedar Rapids

Tickets on sale for 2025 District Dinner on the Bridge
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia will bring back its Dinner on the Bridge event on Sept. 11, after pausing in 2024 due to construction. The annual event is scheduled to take place on the 16th Avenue Bridge of…
Teamsters begin strike against Cargill corn plant in Cedar Rapids
Members of Teamsters Local 238 voted Tuesday, Oct. 1 to authorize a strike against Cargill’s…

Cedar Rapids Downtown District names Caleb Knutson as executive director
The Cedar Rapids Downtown District has announced that Caleb Knutson has been hired as the…

Cedar Rapids clock tower draws Czech, Slovak presidents for dedication, marks new tourism landmark
The presidents of both the Czech Republic and Slovakia helped dedicate what city leaders hope…

Cedar Rapids secures $348 million loan to modernize water infrastructure and boost local economy
In a major push to modernize its aging water systems, Cedar Rapids is set to…

Cedar Rapids council picks Conlon to develop new 136-room hotel near New Bohemia
Conlon Construction has been selected as the developer of a new 136-room hotel near the…

New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history
A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Bob Brown with Modern
Bob Brown is the chief executive officer of Modern Companies, the full-service mechanical contractor that…

Mercy Cedar Rapids introduces AI technology to enhance breast cancer surgery
Mercy Medical Center and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center have announced a new partnership with SymBioSys to…

CRST announces leadership change and celebrates industry and safety achievements
CRST has announced the appointment of Bill Clement as its new group president and chief…

Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location
A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…

Cedar Crossing will offer more than a casino, supporters say
From three live entertainment venues and three restaurants to an arts and cultural center that…

More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference
Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…

Guaranty Bank, Strand Theater redevelopment plans moving forward
The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank and Strand Theatre buildings in a prominent…

City of Cedar Rapids, J’nae Peterman honored at Housing Iowa Awards
The City of Cedar Rapids, as well as Homeless Systems Manager J’nae Peterman, were honored…

Mercy Cedar Rapids adopts state-of-the-art software for breast cancer assessment
The Mercy Women’s Center has adopted Volpara Risk Pathways, a state-of-the-art software program designed to…
