Cedar Rapids IA

What once was a bowling alley in Cedar Rapids is now home to Texas-style BBQ food!. Westdale Bowling Center first opened in 1984. The center abruptly closed in November 2019. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported in 2021 on plans to turn the old bowling alley into a live music venue. But now the building is home to a new...

Fire works can now be used in unincorporated Linn County on July 3 in accordance with the updated state law. The updated law allows cities and county boards of supervisors to prohibit or limit the use of fireworks on any day other than July 3, July 4, or December 31.

Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Cedar Rapids. What do we mean when we talk about computer and engineering jobs? Well, that depends. These positions encompass various roles dedicated to new technology development and maintenance. Take software developers, who create and oversee computer programs,...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Four Oaks Four Oaks Family and Children Services says there are 282 licensed families available for the 407 referred children in Polk County alone. The nonprofit says there are multiple ways people can help close that gap. On the walls of Cedar Rapids-based Four Oaks...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Monarch Research has teamed up with Linn County Master Gardeners to launch the Native Oasis Pollinator Patch Program, an initiative aimed at boosting local biodiversity while enhancing the beauty of residential yards. In fall 2024, Monarch Research launched a pilot with 50 homeowners converting...

Exactly 160 years after the last of the slaves was freed, Black Voices Project, an Iowa City based nonprofit, is commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. with the annual Juneteenth celebrations. On Thursday, June 19, from 1:00-9:00 p.m., Black Voices Project will host the 2025 Juneteenth celebration in...

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Investigators say DNA evidence led them to the man accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the safe of a Coralville restaurant. 53-year-old Trevor Gast of Iowa City is charged with 3rd degree burglary and 1st degree theft. According to a criminal complaint, Gast is accused...

Catch the staged reading of Eliot Ness in Cleveland by Broadway composer and Cedar Rapids native Robert Lindsey-Nassif, June 20 & 21 at CSPS!. Musician Molly Miller talks music, songwriting, touring with Jason Mraz, and more! See The Molly Miller Trio live 6/19 at the Ideal Theater!. Everyday Iowa -...

Three months ago, Collins Aerospace laid off 160 workers from its Cedar Rapids location. The company has confirmed that more layoffs are coming soon. The Corridor Business Journal reports that Collins Aerospace has confirmed that it has laid off 131 employees from its operations in Cedar Rapids and Decorah. A...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The City of Iowa City has announced a series of road closures and parking restrictions in preparation for the Iowa City Pride festival and parade scheduled for Saturday, June 21. Road closures will start at 6 a.m. on Saturday to facilitate the...