Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10K, 5K and free kids run. The Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. Organizers say…
Editorial: Growing air service is good news for the region
One not-so-scientific method of determining the direction and success of a geographical region is to…
New St. Luke’s Marion ER to address growing patient volume
Officials say a new UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital emergency room facility in Marion…
New Plumb Heart Center offers ‘one-stop shop’ for cardiac care
As Mercy Medical Center’s Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center formally opens its doors for…
American announces new seasonal flight from Cedar Rapids to Miami
American Airlines announced Thursday that a new weekly flight from the Eastern Iowa Airport in…
Cedar Rapids council OKs option agreement with potential casino developers
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted July 11 to approve an option agreement for the…
Westmoreland promoted to president & COO at Grand Living
Minneapolis-based Grand Living, a provider of senior living communities, has promoted Nikos Westmoreland to president…
Allegiant announces new nonstop flight from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant has announced a new nonstop route from the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids…
Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center hosts open house July 12
The new Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy is scheduled to open for…
Big Cedar Mega Site developers seek zoning change to expand opportunities
Developers of the Big Cedar Mega Site in southwest Cedar Rapids are hoping a new…
Opening of Tower Terrace Road interchange represents key project milestone
The opening last month of the newest Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road, on…
Jeff Jones Furniture to close after 35 years, future building plans unknown
Jeff Jones finally got the perfect review. “I got this Google review and that was…
Group seeks deal with Cedar Rapids to purchase land for possible casino
If a statewide moratorium on new gaming licenses is lifted, the Cedar Rapids Development Group…
Women Lead Change announces 2023 Elevate class
Women Lead Change has announced the class of the 2023 Elevate Leadership Program. This six-month…
Learn about Cedar Rapids downtown history during architectural walking tour
The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) will present an architectural walking tour of downtown Cedar Rapids…
Gems of Hope transitions to Nassif Community Cancer Center
Gems of Hope, Inc. announced Thursday the organization will transition its services and offerings to…
