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Cedar Rapids Schools provide update after child walks away unnoticed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District said it followed safety protocol after a child walked away from Pierce Elementary earlier this week. John Thompson told the school board on Monday his 5-year-old daughter walked away before a stranger found her and took her home on Monday.
Linn County casino: Vendors selected to complete market study on potential impacts
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected two vendors to complete market research studies on the economic impact a new casino in Cedar Rapids would bring to the state. The commission selected The Innovation Group and Marquette Advisorson Thursday in Riverside to start studying those estimated...
Marion’s 2024 PopUp Act Series Grand Finale: Unmissable Musical Extravaganza!
Get ready for some musical magic in Marion! The City of Marion is wrapping up its 2024 Pop-Up Act series with a final show you won’t want to miss. Tonight, August 30, from 6-8 p.m., stop by for a vibrant evening of music in the Uptown Artway featuring the soulful tunes of Casey Klein.
Cedar Rapids continues support for Wellington Heights residents after Hy-Vee closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids is stepping up efforts to support the Wellington Heights neighborhood following the closure of the 1st Ave. Hy-Vee earlier this summer. A public meeting was held Thursday at the Johnson STEAM Academy playground, where city leaders gathered feedback from residents. Local nonprofits were...
Cedar Rapids to host Corridor Running Club's NewBo race, expect traffic detours
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Watch out for runners Sunday morning in the New Bohemian district in Cedar Rapids. The Corridor Running Club is holding its NewBo Run on September 1, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The following streets will be closed the day of the event beginning...
Falliday Market Returns to Lowe Park in October; Vendor Applications Open Through Sept. 6
As the temperatures drop and seasons change, the Marion Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its third annual Falliday Market at Lowe Park, 4500 N 10th St, Marion, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Organizers anticipate the perfect blend of seasonal fall and holiday treasures with space for...
Iowa’s Biggest iGaming Advocate Doesn’t Plan To File Bill In 2025
The lawmaker behind Iowa’s online casino bills over the past two years says he likely won’t introduce more iGaming legislation — but he’ll support anyone who does. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, whose most recent online casino bill, HSB 227, died in committee when Iowa’s last legislative session ended in April, told Casino Reports he doesn’t think he’s the right lawmaker to file the next round of iGaming legislation.
IN FOCUS: 8.30.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
Earlier this week, the caboose, previously situated in City Square Park, returned to Marion. It was reintroduced to the City’s park system along the Grant Wood Trail, just south of the American Legion. Due to severe corrosion, over 40 percent of the caboose’s exterior was reconstructed. It was repainted Milwaukee Road orange and fitted with new decals. The refurbished caboose will be the focal point of a new pocket park, Draper Park, that celebrates Marion’s railroad history. The Grant Wood Trail follows the former railroad right-of-way and connects several Marion parks. The project is intended to educate residents on Marion’s railroad history, create a designation along the trail and enhance the existing City property. Visit www.cityofmarion.org to learn more.
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