Cedar Rapids IA

If you've recently received a prescription for glasses and are unsure where to purchase your first pair, you're not alone. Many people prefer to try on their glasses in person, especially when buying their first pair. This article is based on a discussion thread from Reddit, where users share their experiences and...

Longtime sports reporter Mike Hlas has announced that he will not be retained by The Gazette. Hlas, who has been with the paper since at least 1985, is a well-known figure in the world of sports journalism. This news comes amid rumors of further layoffs at the paper. The situation at The Gazette is currently in flux,...

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — A 30-year-old man is in jail after allegedly exposing himself to drivers on two Eastern Iowa interstates on back-to-back days. Danan Ary is charged with two counts of indecent exposure. Drivers reported seeing him standing at the back of his car and exposing himself to oncoming traffic.

Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids will hold the Lights & Blooms event on December 4 and 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is organized by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Noelridge. It will take place at 4900 Council Street NE.

A tenant at a new apartment complex has voiced their frustration on social media regarding the internet speed cap imposed by their Internet Service Provider (ISP), Imon. The tenant claims that they were not informed about the speed cap of 80 Mbps by the property manager upon moving in. According to the tenant, they...

A Mediacom user recently took to social media to seek advice on the best modem/router to purchase for their upgraded home internet. The user is on a multi-gig platform and was advised by Mediacom to get a DOCSIS 3.1 modem. The user's query sparked a discussion among tech-savvy individuals, who shared their...

An unfortunate incident occurred at the apartments on 12th Ave this morning, where a hit and run was reported. According to a post on social media, an unidentified individual backed into a black Malibu and fled the scene without stopping. The incident has sparked outrage among netizens, who are calling for the person...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Linn County Public Health has added a new air-quality sensor in Cedar Rapids, expanding the county’s ability to monitor pollutants and alert residents when conditions are unhealthy. The new device — the third in Linn County — is installed at McKinley STEAM Academy, filling...

In a significant development, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a long-standing newspaper in the Midwest, has been sold. The news has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some users expressing their dissatisfaction with the newspaper's performance over the years. The primary complaints include an overwhelming...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids IowaWORKS office has moved into a brand new building on Kirkwood Community College’s campus. Most of Iowa Works services used to be located at Lindale Mall. It oversees programs to help the recently laid off, and those re-entering the work force...