Pairing Cedar Ridge Bottled-In-Bond Rye with Five Tribes
Welcome back to Dice & Drams! The theme of this month’s pairing is color. I know, I know – color isn’t the first thing you think of when discussing whiskey. But in the case of this month’s pairing, the colors evoked by these two products are obvious enough that they became the theme. I hope you enjoy this pairing as...
Registration Open For 2025 Mayor’s Youth Conference
Cedar Rapids-area high school students are invited to attend the Mayor’s Youth Conference, returning to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Participants will spend a day with their peers exploring educational and career opportunities in the area, networking with the next generation...
Trail closure for tree removals begin in Marion
MARION, Iowa — Starting Monday the trail between Legion Park and the Grand Avenue Trailhead will be closed for tree removal work by Marion Urban Forestry. The trail will be closed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with all barriers and traffic controls removed by the end of each business day.
Why Iowa’s Hidden Whiskey Gem Just Got Even Better
In the heart of America's Midwest, where cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see, a family-run distillery has been quietly building a reputation for crafting spirits that blend old-world techni
State expert says now’s the time to review your insurance policy before a disaster...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people in Iowa are just starting to rebuild from the 2020 derecho after years’ long fights with their insurance companies. Work is finally starting at this skeleton of a building on Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids. The 2020 derecho destroyed The River of Life Church.
Muscatine, Johnson counties execute search warrant in drug investigation
On Monday, the Johnson County Drug Task Force, in cooperation with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and with assistance from the Iowa State Patrol, executed a search warrant at 480 Roberts Ferry Road in Tiffin related to a narcotics investigation, a news release says. “Contrary to social media rumors this was not...
Clock House Brewing to open second taproom in downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Clock House Brewing is preparing to open a second taproom in downtown Cedar Rapids. The owners said the new space could allow them to make up to four times more beer brewed every year. Clock House currently operates out of its location on First St....
City of Cedar Rapids to Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking for LightLine Loop Project in Czech...
On Tuesday, August 19, the City of Cedar Rapids will host a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the LightLine Loop Project - a major investment in the Czech Village and New Bohemia District that blends cultural heritage with new spaces for connection, recreation, and community events. While construction is already...
Blahnik Church not allowed to testify in Andrew Shaw murder-for-hire trial
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The murder trial of Andrew Shaw continued in Linn County Court, where he stands accused of orchestrating the murder of Chris Bagley in December 2018 by hiring two men. Johnny Blahnik Church, who legally changed his name from Drew Blahnik, was called to testify but...
Fired state corrections officer wins jobless benefits
A state corrections officer fired for misconduct has been awarded jobless benefits, with a judge finding the state’s own evidence failed to back up its claims of wrongdoing. Samantha Holub worked for the Iowa Department of Corrections at the Anamosa State Penitentiary from November 2023 through February 2025, when...
