Local News: Cedar Rapids, IA 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Cedar Rapids News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Cedar Rapids News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

Cedar Rapids Info

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is located in Linn County. Zip codes in Cedar Rapids, IA include 52402, 52403, and 52405. More Cedar Rapids information.

RSS icon mobile icon

Cedar Rapids News

Local news for Cedar Rapids, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | The Gazette

Restore Cedar Rapids city hall, at-large council candidates agree

Cedar Rapids' City Hall at the Veterans Memorial Building, as seen in January 2009.

Comment?

12 hrs ago | The Gazette

Delivery truck hits utility pole in southeast Cedar Rapids

Posted on Nov 19, 2009 by Jeff Raasch . Crews responded to 19th Street SE today after a delivery truck struck a utility pole, pulling down power lines in the area.

Comment?

20 hrs ago | KCRG

Hidden Federal Courthouse Paintings Explained

Three old pieces of art are getting attention again after being covered up for most of their existence.

Comment?

Thu Nov 19, 2009

KGAN

Cedar Rapids Flood Zone Fire Called Suspicious

One house was destroyed and two adjacent houses were heavily damaged by an early morning fire on 19th Avenue SW between A and B Street SW.

Comment?

KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Fire Crews Battle Blaze in Flood Zone

Crews are on a scene of a fire in Czech Village that has burned one home to the ground, and damaged to others.

Comment?

The Gazette

Congressman Loebsack testifies in D.C. to position Cedar Rapids for flood protection funds

Posted on Nov 18, 2009 by Rick Smith . Congressman Dave Loebsack took a step Wednesday to position Cedar Rapids for funding in 2010 to build a flood-protection system for the city.

Comment?

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Des Moines Register

Judge to rule on Sholom Rubashkin's bail

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Prosecutors argued at a bail hearing for a former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager that an outpouring of financial support makes him a greater flight risk.

Comment?

KCRG

Keeping The Nutcracker Afloat in Cedar Rapids

Before last year's flood, The Ballet Academy in southwest Cedar Rapids teamed up with a traveling dance company to put on the Nutcracker.

Comment?

The Gazette

Insurance break for Cedar Rapids could mean big savings

Posted on Nov 17, 2009 by Rick Smith . The state insurance commissioner has told the federal government that the city of Cedar Rapids should get a break on the amount of flood insurance the federal government requires of the city because of the unreasonable cost of coverage in the wake of the city's June 2008 flood.

Comment?

Tue Nov 17, 2009

KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

Unusual and Ambitious Flood Recovery Plan at Cedar Rapids Museum

The National Czech and Slovak Museum leaders in Cedar Rapids unveiled a new recovery and rebuilding plan Thursday morning.

Comment?

The Gazette

Cedar Rapids' most neglected rental properties in same area

Posted on Nov 14, 2009 by Adam Belz . Ella Doss stands in the living room of her rented home along Bever Avenue SE on Wednesday, Oct.

Comment?

The Gazette

Cedar Rapids city options detailed: Build new or use existing

Posted on Nov 16, 2009 by Rick Smith . Get set for a detailed array of informational poster boards if you plan to attend one of the open houses on city facilities today or Wednesday.

Comment?

Mon Nov 16, 2009

KGAN

Workers Dodge Crane Collapse In Cedar Rapids

A 200 foot tall crane crashes down in cedar rapids, smashing through buildings and crushing a pickup truck like a pop can.

Comment?

KCRG

Man, Nephews Arrested for Stealing from Flooded Home

A man and his two nephews, all of Cedar Rapids, have been arrested in connection with a break-in at a flood-affected home.

Comment?

The Gazette

Cedar Rapids veterans share service memories

Posted on Nov 11, 2009 by Jeff Raasch . U.S. military veterans Edgerly Watts, Keith Wymore and Floyd Ondler, all of Cedar Rapids, listen to Don Bryant, of Cedar Rapids, as the veterans shared memories for the Marion/Cedar Rapids Optimist Club at Mr.

Comment?

Sun Nov 15, 2009

KCRG

Cedar Rapids Leaf Pickup Back on Track

The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is extremely pleased to announce that as a result of the dedication of the Divisiona s leaf collection crews, loose leaf vacuum collection is back on track.

Comment?

KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

Hundreds Fill Cedar Rapids Ceremony For Veterans Day

The opening minutes of this Veterans Day service touch all the senses for these men and women.

Comment?

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Crash slows commute on I-380 in Cedar Rapids

Anyone heading south on I-380 this morning after about 7:00 a.m. in Cedar Rapids had a rough Monday commute.

Comment?

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Associated Content

Westdale Bowling Center: Top Bowling Alley in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

After living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a third of my life, I've discovered that bowling is a big activity in this city.

Comment?

The Gazette

One person injured after garage collapse

One person is seriously injured after a garage collapse in northwest Cedar Rapids.

Comment?

Local Sponsors

Get Pawsitive Training for your Dog

Pawsitive Paws Academy applies positive, rewards based behavioral training for your puppy or adult dog.

Become a Local Sponsor today!

 

Cedar Rapids News, Events & Info

   
   

Cedar Rapids Dating

more search filters

less search filters

Sponsored links

Best local coupons in Cedar Rapids

Find a Contractor

Get Cedar Rapids, IA contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com