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Social Justice Group Calls For Boycott Of Hy-Vee
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A social justice group is calling for a boycott of Hy-Vee stores after the grocer announced it would be closing their First Avenue store in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids next month. Angel Ramirez, President of Advocates for Social Justice tells Iowa's News Now...
Cedar Rapids shelter eliminating fees for some pets, discounts on others through May 30
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control says they have a full house and have lowered adoption fees through May 30th. In addition, they are waiving all adoption fees on animals that have been at the shelter for longer than three months. Otherwise,...
Rock the Block rings through NewBo City Market
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Rock the Block returned to Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids for another summer of free live music on Friday. Every Friday in the summer, a new music act, local or national, hosts the two hour event held on the Bankers Trust Stage in Market Yard outside of NewBo City Market.
Marion Arts Festival begins with a traditional half marathon and 5k run/walk
MARION, Iowa — The Annual Marion Arts Festival kicked off Saturday morning with its traditional half marathon and 5K run/walk. The event for all ages is a favorite among serious amateurs, recreational runners, and casual walkers in the area. Some runners say it's a great chance to test their...
46th Annual Houby Days to welcome Hannah Stuelke as parade Grand Marshal Saturday
This weekend is the 46th annual Houby Days in Czech Village in Cedar Rapids. Houby means mushroom in Czech, and that's what this celebration is all about. You know what they say, "all mushrooms are edible at least once." Of course, this time of year and with all the rain...
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