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Owner of swimming pool allegedly linked to illness sues the state for inaction
An Iowa company accused of endangering the public health is now suing the state over an alleged three-year refusal to review its plans for swimming pool repairs. Custom Fitness, which is owned by Jason Bailey and Whole Health Natural Foods LLC, is suing the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing in Polk County District […]
Community recalls cherished memories as Lighthouse reduced to rubble by flames
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For 112 years, the Lighthouse restaurant stood as a cherished landmark in Cedar Rapids, drawing diners from around the world. Now, with the building reduced to a pile of rubble, the community is left to share personal and historical memories of the beloved establishment. “Growing...
Cedar Rapids schools to enforce stricter attendance policy to comply with new Iowa law
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has implemented a stricter attendance policy in compliance with a new state law, potentially involving the county attorney and juvenile court for cases of excessive absenteeism, according to a Wednesday press release. The revised policy is aimed at...
New hotel coming to Cedar Rapids with construction beginning in April 2025
Cedar Rapids, IA — A new hotel is set to be built in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard District, next to Big Grove Brewery, Pickle Palace, and Aroma Pizza. Kinseth Hospitality Companies and Kingston Hotel Associates announced the plans Tuesday for the AC Hotel by Marriott. Kingston Hotel Associates...
Local FFA Members Earn Honors at Iowa State Fair
Local FFA members from Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties have earned multiple honors at the Iowa State Fair. Champion Flag Race: Emerson Hiemstra, Pleasantville FFA. Reserve Champion Flag Race: Abbey Votava, Pella FFA. Champion Pole Bending: Haiden Spray, Pella FFA. Reserve Champion Open Walk/Trot: Shay Henson, Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA.
Our Town Decorah is a designated cultural and entertainment district
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Downtown Decorah is one of less than 20 Iowa districts that the state has designated as a cultural and entertainment district. Having a vibrant downtown is what qualifies an area to earn this designation. More than 500 events take place in the downtown Decorah district...
Eastern Iowa faces severe teacher shortage as new school year looms
EASTERN IOWA — As the new school year approaches, school districts across eastern Iowa are grappling with a critical shortage of educators, a problem that threatens to disrupt the quality of education for thousands of students. A quick look at job opening boards paints an alarming picture, with more...
Marion branches out with new street tree planting program
MARION, Iowa — The City of Marion and Monarch Research are teaming up to create the next community-wide tree planting program, to add more greenery back into the city. This new Planting Forward Program aims to not only reforest Marion after losing thousands of trees in the 2020 derecho but also to add trees to areas along streets and sidewalks that were bare to begin with.
New parking ramp to be built in downtown Cedar Rapids with 450+ spaces
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids City Council has approved a contract for a construction company to build a new parking ramp for the Kingston Yard development on 1st St. and 1st Ave. West. City council members selected McComas-Lacina Construction to complete the ramp, and the company bid $17.8...
Vesterheim Museum celebrates Norwegian American history in Our Town Decorah
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A museum filled with Norwegian American history has a new addition to its campus in Our Town Decorah. Beth Hoven Rotto is a guest curator for an exhibition beginning Aug. 15 titled “Hand me Down the Fiddle.”. “It’s called Norwegian Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddle...
Recovery turns into restoring pieces of Brucemore history after 2020 derecho destruction
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Brucemore CEO David Janssen described the damage he saw following the record-breaking derecho of Aug. 10, 2020. "Very similar to walking through a morgue every day," he said. The powerful winds uprooted many lives and landscapes across eastern Iowa, including the historic Brucemore estate in...
Cedar Rapids approves projects for wastewater plant, Kingston Yard parking ramp, Shakespeare Garden
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids city council members unanimously approved bids for three construction projects. The most expensive is the Water Pollution Control Facility project. Engineers estimated the project would cost $277.5 million, but the cheapest bid was tens of millions more than that. The project will cost the city $355 million.
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