A Linn County woman representing workers at airport eateries throughout Iowa has filed a potential class action lawsuit against her employer alleging violations of state and federal wage-and-hour laws. Tara Hill is suing SSP America CID, a limited liability corporation that does business in Iowa as part of SSP America Inc., the American division of […]
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The African American Museum of Iowa is not afraid
When I moved to Iowa City 25 years ago, one of the first things I did to familiarize myself with my new surroundings was visit the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) in Cedar Rapids. I only had two pieces of Black Iowa history under my belt: Lametta Wynn was the first Black mayor of […]
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Cedar Lake gets recreation-friendly upgrades as the new pedestrian bridge connecting east and west Cedar Rapids begins to rise
Cedar Rapids locals will soon have a renewed Cedar Lake Park to visit. Close to the downtown area and visible from the well-trafficked I-380, the park has long been a fixture of Cedar Rapids, boasting a 1.6-mile trail loop and ample bluegill, bass, carpie and catfish catching opportunities — but it has suffered from old […]
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Peak Iowa: Behold the most mesmerizing, ‘violently Midwest’ vibes on TikTok
Who will you really miss if TikTok is banned? Not the Hawk Tuah girl, surely. Not watching oversized Stanley cups fill with colorful liquids. Certainly not the clipped content from Jubilee, Logan Paul and Andrew Tate. No, you’ll miss those moments of magic captured by everyday people: A Boston cop plunging down on a metal […]
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Bo Ramsey, Joe and Vicki Price set to make the Ideal Theater feel like the Mill this Saturday
Young musicians dominate the press and public consciousness, because talent and the energy of youth will always be compelling. But if we’re talking about music as a capital ‘A’ Art, people like Bo, Joe and Vicki have been making music for well nigh five decades…
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Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week returns with a 10-day week and 19 restaurants
The name may say “week,” but Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is a 10-day-long celebration of the city’s breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The “Cedar Rapids” part isn’t strictly accurate either, since Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher and the hip-stir in Marion are among the 19 restaurants participating this year. The week expanded to […]
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Nation Czech & Slovak Museum exhibits include ‘the most famous Czech artist,’ precious gems and a ‘visual legacy’
This weekend, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will open an exhibit displaying the familial tapestry of the artist behind the work. “Noah Breuer is an American artist originally from Berkeley, California,” explained Stefanie Kohn, a curator at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (1400 Inspiration Place SW). “His current project […]
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Theater Review: ‘Clue’ cast ‘fires on all cylinders’ in ‘deliriously funny romp’
In the wake of Barbie’s big summer, adaptations of intellectual properties (IP if you’re in the know) are inescapable. And like any monolith, there are good and bad. For every LEGO Movie, there’s an Emoji Movie. Thankfully, Theatre Cedar Rapids’ Clue is a very silly slice of slapstick to be shared with an audience and […]
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Jury finds man who drove pick-up through a crowd of protesters in Cedar Rapids not guilty
On Thursday, a Linn County jury found David Alan Huston not guilty on two charges stemming from a June 24, 2022 incident in which he drove his pick-up truck through a crowd of pro-abortion protesters in Cedar Rapids. Huston had been charged with assault by use of a dangerous weapon — vehicle, an aggravated misdemeanor, […]
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Cedar Rapids settles lawsuit for $10,000 that alleged police review board discriminated against white applicants by requiring at least five POC members
This story originally appeared in LV Daily, Little Village’s Monday-Friday email newsletter. Sign up to have it delivered for free to your inbox. The City of Cedar Rapids will pay $10,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a resident who claimed the selection process for a city board that reviews police conduct was prejudiced against […]
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Cedar Rapids Opera celebrates Juneteenth with new, kid-friendly show mixing Mozart and Charlie Parker
Since its early days, the Cedar Rapids Opera has sought to add original works to their repertoire. “I started the company 25 years ago,” said Dr. Daniel Kleinknecht, the opera’s founder, who still serves as artistic director. “It was an idea I had, kind of because in the ’80s, ’90s, so many of my friends […]
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The Iowa Pop Art Fest brings music and more artists Saturday in Cedar Rapids for its third year
The Iowa Pop Art Festival returns to Cedar Rapids this Saturday for its third and biggest year yet. Not only is this year’s showcase of Iowa visual artists presenting more artists than previous years (over 120), live music will be part of the festivities with a lineup including Penny Peach, MAAAZE, Soultru and more. Saturday’s […]
