Pros and Cons: A Candid Look at Living in Wellington Heights
A potential homebuyer has sparked a discussion on social media about the pros and cons of living in the Wellington Heights neighborhood. The individual is considering purchasing a home in the area, which is often perceived as a "bad area", and is seeking feedback from residents and those familiar with the...
Top Local Long-Term Care Facilities Specializing in Memory Care
The journey of finding the best long term care facilities, especially for memory care, can be a daunting task. It's a decision that often involves the entire family and requires a lot of consideration. This article explores the experiences and recommendations of people who have faced this challenge in the Cedar...
Iowa’s mental health revamp shows little change
Laura Semprini of Iowa City knows what it is like to call behavioral health providers in a desperate attempt to get an appointment during a time of need, just to be told, “Come in three months.”. This experience is not uncommon, with the average wait time for behavioral health...
Two people arrested in connection to Cedar Rapids shots-fired incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two people have been arrested in relation to a shots-fired incident that left one person injured in Cedar Rapids. Police say the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 in the 1800 block of A Avenue NE. A man was found with injuries...
Why Does the Water Department Need to Access My Home to Change Meters?
A concerned homeowner recently shared her predicament on social media, expressing her confusion and worry over the water department's insistence on entering her house to change the water meter. The woman, whose husband is currently in the hospital, is perplexed as to why the water department needs to access the...
Kennedy High School Students are Upset with the New Rule Surrounding Outside Breaks
Students and teachers are raising concerns over Kennedy’s new rule eliminating breaks and time outside. Students at Kennedy High School are frustrated after learning outdoor breaks will be removed from the daily schedule. This rule developed from teachers expressing that students from other classes were disrupting...
Another Classic Iowa City Bar is Making a Comeback
Just a few weeks after the grand opening of the new Fieldhouse Bar & Grill in Iowa City, another iconic Iowa City bar is set to make its return to the Ped Mall. Five years after its closure, The Union will be revived at a brand new location!. The Original...
Iowa DOT can only analyze data on moveable speed cameras
The Iowa DOT recently approved restarting two traffic cameras on I-380 in Cedar Rapids. DOT Traffic Engineer Chris Poole says those two cameras were part of the appeals process after a new law required approval of the cameras in 2024. “We received 15 appeals. And I think we’ve we’ve gotten through seven of them,”...
Personal and powerful experiences shared at the Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival
We love stories. They entertain us, educate us, excite us — and they help us understand one another. The inaugural Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival, a four-day event created by TellersBridge, gave Iowans space to share personal, powerful stories. In October, the group held their first-ever festival, offering...
State trooper stops driver for “dangerously high”speed on Highway 30
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol is reminding drivers about the dangers of excessive speeding after a trooper stopped a vehicle traveling at what they called a “dangerously high” speed Friday night in Linn County. In a social media post, the patrol shared a photo...
