Early voting for the November 8 presidential election began this morning. Find out where you can place your ballot by visiting the Johnson County Auditor’s Office website , the Linn County Auditor’s Office website or the calendar of satellite voting locations. The Linn County Auditor’s Office is temporarily located at the Linn County Community Services […]
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Some Cedar Rapids residents head home as water recedes
As the Cedar River began its slow descent from peak flood stage, a shrinking evacuation area meant some area residents were able to go home Wednesday. Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said during a Wednesday morning press conference that individuals were allowed to return to about 2,500 homes and businesses. Not everyone has been […]
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Protections hold as Cedar River reaches crest, but Cedar Rapids still on high alert
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids reached a crest of 22 feet today and is expected to slowly work its way back down, falling below flood stage Sunday evening, according to predictions from the National Weather Service. “We’re in the final countdown,” said Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett, but warned that the city is not […]
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UPDATED: 13-year-old girl killed in Cedar Rapids shooting
Update: Cedar Rapids police identified the 13-year-old girl as Ireshia Parks, according to a Wednesday press release. The State Medical Examiner in Ankeny is expected to perform an autopsy. The three male suspects who were taken into custody on Tuesday were charged. A 13-year old juvenile was charged with involuntary manslaughter, carrying weapons and interference […]
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Next 48 hours crucial as Cedar Rapids braces for second biggest flood in its history
With the Cedar River already above major flood stage on Monday morning, Cedar Rapids is facing a dangerous period — watching the waters rise and eyeing temporary flood protections for any potential weaknesses needing repair or reinforcement. “If it works, we will have saved the city,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said during a Monday […]
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Hundreds of Cedar Rapids homes, businesses in the path of the flood
The National Weather Service increased the predicted Cedar River flood level in Cedar Rapids by about one foot to 25.3 feet. The river is expected to crest Tuesday morning and fall back below flood stage by Friday. Nearly 400 commercial properties and 1,349 residences in Cedar Rapids will be in harm’s way if the Cedar […]
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Cedar Rapids prepares for flooding
In news that brings back painful memories of the 2008 flood, officials announced that the Cedar River is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday and reach 24.1 feet Tuesday morning, impacting businesses and homes in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Neighborhoods that would be impacted at that level include Time Check, Czech Village, New Bohemia and […]
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UPDATED: Cedar Rapids Police shooting leaves man dead
Updated: Names of the officers involved in the shooting, Jeremiah White and Ashleigh Steil, were released Thursday following interviews with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Both officers were hired in 2008 and were placed on administrative leave following the shooting under Cedar Rapids Police Department policy. Previous Story: One man died after an officer-involved […]
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Linn County Passes Ordinance Increasing Minimum Wage
Linn County became the second Iowa county to pass a minimum wage ordinance Monday morning. The first wage increase will take effect in January. The ordinance passed 4-1, with Supervisor John Harris the sole opposed vote. Under the ordinance, the minimum hourly wage in Linn County will increase by one dollar each year for the […]
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UPDATED: Apparent suicide attempt reported at Cedar Rapids high school
Update: The Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School student who was found Friday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound died Saturday afternoon at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, according to news reports. Original post: A student was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids around 8 a.m. Friday morning, […]
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Fire takes out longtime Cedar Rapids breakfast joint
A fire caused extensive damage to Riley’s Cafe on First Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids, a cornerstone of the city’s breakfast scene that has been serving up pancakes, eggs and other diner classics for over four decades. According to a post on the cafe’s Facebook page, the fire was a result of equipment failure. “Generations […]
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Rod Blum opponent Monica Vernon leads rally against First Amendment Defense Act
Supporters of Monica Vernon — Democratic candidate for for Iowa’s First Congressional District campaigning to unseat incumbent Congressman Rod Blum — gathered with Vernon in front of Blum’s Cedar Rapids office today and voiced opposition to the congressman’s First Amendment Defense Act. The bill would roll back equality legislation and allow businesses to refuse service […]
