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The Des Moines Register

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Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the elements, the report said. Cities provide the prime resources for them to thrive. “There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure,” said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Cedar Rapids also made Orkin's list for the cities with the worst bed bug infestations in July. More: Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations See Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities Here's a look at the top 50 rattiest cities in America, according to Orkin, and their change in the rankings since last year: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, DC (+1) Detroit (+1) Cleveland (+4)

Cedar Rapids, IA · 7d

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Christian concert tour coming to Hampton Nov. 14

A concert featuring two nationally recognized Christian artists is coming to Hampton next weekend. The Good News Unplugged Tour, featuring Jordan Feliz and Thunderstorm Artis, will perform at the Church of the Living Word on Nov. 14. Feliz is known for songs including “The River” and “Beloved,” along with multiple...

Hampton, IA · 6d
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New Mexican Eatery Sueño Claims Cedar Rapids Spot That La Cantina Lost to Fire

5400 Edgewood Rd. N.E. — Approximate Site of Planned Sueño Eatery. A new restaurant has moved into the former La Cantina building at 5400 Edgewood Road Northeast in Cedar Rapids, putting up signage for Sueño Flavors of Mexico at the long-familiar address. No opening date has been announced yet.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d
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Eagle 102.3

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Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 6d

KCRG.com

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New restaurant moves into old La Cantina building

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A new restaurant has moved into the former La Cantina building in Cedar Rapids. SUEÑO Flavors of Mexico has put up its signage at the 5400 Edgewood Road Northeast building. An opening date has not been announced, but updates can be found on the...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 9d

cbs2iowa.com

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Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Cedar Rapids' Paramount Theatre

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will return to Cedar Rapids for a performance March 25 at the Paramount Theatre. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are listed starting at $67.50, with prices subject to change. Tickets go on sale to the general public...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d

sun-courier.com

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Call for Union Carolers bookings

LA PORTE CITY – In need of music for a holiday gathering, Christmas party, or church meeting this season? The Union Carolers are now accepting bookings for events throughout eastern Iowa. The Union Carolers are an a cappella ensemble that provide about 20 minutes of holiday music for any...

La Porte City, IA · 7d

travelmag.com

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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 10d

thebusinessdownload.com

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In Waterloo, Iowa, A Brewery Saved A Wonder Bread Bakery Location And Built Its Future Inside

When SingleSpeed Brewing Co. opened its taproom in a former Wonder Bread bakery in Waterloo, Iowa, some of the first visitors already knew the building well. Former bakery employees stopped in to look around, and Rachel Beck, then the brewery’s sustainability coordinator, said that “they recognized their own workstations just from the spots in the floor, or they recognized some brick wall that they used to stand by. And it’s just really cool to see how much of the history of the building is still retained.”

Waterloo, IA · 8d

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Documentary connects Indigenous tribes from Iowa, Hawaii and Mexico through dance

In 1883, the U.S. Department of the Interior created a Code of Indian Offenses — it made Native dancing and ceremonies illegal and gave Indian Agents authority to punish anyone who violated the code. This was part of a systematic effort to erase individual tribal cultures and to force all indigenous people to assimilate. The documentary Why We Dance takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities around North America in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Hawaii and Mexico. It's a film about heritage, connection, joy and cultural resilience.

Iowa · 9d

98.1 KHAK

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New Bar 'The Crow's Nest' Opens in Former Gilligan's Pub in Cedar Rapids

The Crow's Nest is now open for business! The new bar at 912 1st Ave NW in Cedar Rapids held its grand opening celebration on Saturday night.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 10d

I-Rock 93.5

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Concert Announcement: Breaking Benjamin Coming To Cedar Rapids

Breaking Benjamin brings their hard rock sound to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids on February 16th.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d

travelmag.com

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This Iowa Restaurant Is Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 16 Floors Above Downtown Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving dinner on the 16th floor, with a city skyline outside the window instead of a crowded kitchen. That alone got my attention. Nobody has to wrestle a turkey or scrub a roasting pan afterward. The restaurant has two Thanksgiving buffets planned for November 26, 2026. One runs earlier in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 9d

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The 13 Best Restaurants In Cedar Rapids, Iowa Serving Exceptional Food At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

I love going out to eat, but I don’t particularly enjoy that moment when the bill arrives and I start questioning every extra thing I ordered. Fortunately, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has given me quite a few reasons to stop worrying so much about the final total. After exploring the...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 17d

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10 Unique Iowa Pizza Places Serving Wildly Creative Pies You Have To Try

Who decided pizza has to stick to the usual toppings? I’ve always been happy with a good pepperoni pie, but some of Iowa’s more adventurous pizzerias have me questioning why I’ve played it safe for so long. I’ll admit that putting macaroni and cheese on pizza sounded...

Des Moines, IA · 12d

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Inside the National Czech and Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids Tells Its Immigrant Story Plainly

A whole museum building once moved 480 feet to higher ground. It weighed about 1,500 tons, and crews set it 11 feet above its old spot. That happened after a terrible flood in 2008. I can’t imagine watching a building that size creep across the ground. The move worked,...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 10d

94.1 KRNA

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National Cat Day 2026 - Listeners Show Off Their Adorable Kitties

Check out some of the cute felines that were shared by Eastern Iowa cat-owners for National Cat Day 2026!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 11d

Idyllic Pursuit

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The Amana Colonies Ran Communal Kitchens Until 1932. Here’s What the 7 Villages Are Like to Visit in Late Fall

The Amana Colonies in late fall look a lot like they did a century ago:...

Iowa · 11d

KCRG.com

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Cedar Rapids house gives out full-size candy bars, animatronic scares on Halloween

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A house at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 19th Street Southeast in Cedar Rapids had spooky animatronics and gave out full-size candy bars on Halloween. The house is called the Ford House. Owners Matt and Jen Ford said more than 600 trick-or-treaters stopped by...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 12d