New signs highlight Indian Creek Watershed to boost local water quality awareness
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Indian Creek Watershed Management Authority (ICWMA) has installed 127 new watershed signs at 39 locations to help residents connect with and protect their local waterways. The effort, supported by an Iowa Department of Natural Resources grant, placed signs in Alburnett, Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids,...
Prosecutors Say Hoffman’s Glasses Found In VanPatten’s Apartment
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Items belonging to murder victim Melody Hoffman were found by police in the home of Dakota Van Patten. That's what a Linn County jury heard during day one of testimony in Van Patten's first-degree murder trial. Prosecutors say police found Hoffman's glasses, along with a knife...
Dirt Track Racing Returns to Hawkeye Downs Raceway
Hawkeye Downs has gone back to dirt...at least for six weeks!
Former Roosevelt Elementary site rezoned, setting stage for affordable housing development
Iowa City leaders set the stage for a 187-unit affordable housing development on the site of a nearly century-old elementary school by unanimously approving a rezoning of the land. Indiana-based TWG Development plans to develop the land as "Roosevelt Ridge," a three-story, 42-foot-tall apartment complex featuring a...
Edward Whitehouse charged with illegal firearm possession as case moves to federal court
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — A Coralville man, charged with 19 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor back in May, will have his case transferred to federal court. Edward Whitehouse was found with videos on his computer of a minor engaging in a sexual act. He was taken into custody by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office...
Joining campus clubs boosts student success in the classroom
The start of the new academic year means the start of Kirkwood Community College club meetings. Clubs offer a wide range of benefits to meet both personal and academic goals. Membership allows students to participate in activities they already enjoy or new activities they want to try. Student Life coordinator...
Anamosa getting ready for 37th annual Pumpkinfest
ANAMOSA, Iowa — Anamosa is gearing up for one of its biggest traditions of the year — the 37th Annual Pumpkinfest and Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Saturday, Oct. 4. The fall festival draws thousands of people to downtown Anamosa each year for contests, parades, and plenty...
Cedar Rapids road closures to look out for
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids drivers will want to plan ahead with a few new traffic changes going into effect this week. 1st Street SW Closure: 1st Street SW between 8th Avenue and 10th Avenue will be closed for crane work starting Sept. 18. The closure is expected to last one day. Drivers should follow the...
City to take part in Week Without Driving and Healthiest State Walk
Cedar Rapids is proud to once again participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving Challenge Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. Week Without Driving invites participants to experience the challenges and experiences faced every day by those who do not drive. Nearly a third of people in the United States, including individuals with...
Check These Out: Books Melanie Loves
Sept. 18, 2025 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library is made possible by our incredible staff. And we are staffed by book lovers. To celebrate the people who keep our library running, we're highlighting different staff members and books they love. Melanie has been a Patron Services Specialist since...
