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"Everything is on the table" for next occupancy in 1st Ave. Hy-Vee location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — There are new indications on what might replace the 1st Ave. Hy-Vee that serves the Wellington Heights and Moundview Neighborhoods. This week, Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell talked about the store front during an interview on the podcast Faith First, which is produced by Faith Lutheran Church.
Cedar Rapids City Hall, city buildings fly Pride flag through June
The Progress Pride Flag now flies at Cedar Rapids City Hall, and it is set to be flown at other city buildings. This comes after multiple community members spoke out against the flag on Tuesday at the City Council meeting. The flag was raised at a ceremony on Friday morning...
Greenway Park project revitalizing 100 acres of land hardest hit by ‘08 flood
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The scars of the 2008 flood remain in several parts of Cedar Rapids. Now, plans for 100 of the hardest-hit acres of land are moving forward. This week the city council agreed to a concept to make the West side of the Cedar River more of a community gathering area.
Cedar Rapids School District reaffirms ban on Orby guns from school grounds and events
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Friday, the Cedar Rapids Community School District sent out a letter to parents and students reaffirming a policy that effectively prohibits a new toy that is gaining popularity among children from being allowed on school grounds. Orby guns are toy guns that shoot water...
PHOTO GALLERY: Czech Village unveils pride-themed crosswalk
Cedar Rapids — It's almost Pride Month here in eastern Iowa. In Cedar Rapids, Czech Village added a new pride-themed crosswalk to their streetscape. That crosswalk can be found at the intersection of Inspiration Place Southwest and 16th Avenue Southwest near the National Czech & Slovak Museum. Check out...
News : Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse
Two school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) grant went to the Clinton Substance Abuse Council, Mount Vernon Community School District and Vinton Shellsburg Community School District.
Wilson Ave. SW to narrow to one lane for utility work, expect delays
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Wilson Ave. SW will be down to one lane on Monday, June 3. The street will be closed between 12th St. and 6th St. for one week to replace a utility line. Flaggers will direct traffic but expect delays. The city suggests drivers to find...
Mount Trashmore to open at 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June & July
Cedar Rapids — Mount Trashmore is opening up -- a little bit earlier -- through the months of June and July. On Friday, the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency made that announcement on their Facebook page. Starting on Saturday, June 1st. the park will be open starting...
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