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The Cedar Rapids convention center and arena is now the Alliant Energy Power House

People driving along First Avenue in downtown Cedar Rapids will soon see a new name on the city’s convention center and arena — Alliant Energy Power House. City officials announced the 12-year naming rights agreement at a press conference Friday […]

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‘Corteo’ offers a high-flying homecoming for Cedar Rapids’ Erin Cervantes

The U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids will host Cirque du Soleil May 1-5, offering seven performances (including two matinees) to Eastern Iowans eager to experience the way that the world might be distinct from its everyday-ness. Tickets are $48-118. […]

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Local high school musicians will join Lindsey Stirling during performance at U.S. Cellular Center

Eight local high school students will join Lindsey Stirling during her performance Tuesday at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Sophie Pionek, a cellist from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, said she learned that she would be playing with Stirling on Nov. 15, “the day we got our ACT scores back.” […]

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Protesters, Trump supporters face off outside of Trump’s Cedar Rapids rally

In the hours leading up to President Donald Trump’s Cedar Rapids rally, protesters and Trump supporters stood in the rain on separate sides of the street. One side held aloft posters and chanted — “Dump Trump” and “Love Trumps Hate.” The other side sported “Make America Great Again” hats and occasionally shouted slogans of their own, including the ever popular “USA, USA.” […]

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Hello Dolly! Dolly Parton, Queen of Country, set to shine at U.S. Cellular Center

Nashville superstar Dolly Parton will grace the stage of the U.S. Cellular Center on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids as part of her Pure & Simple Tour. Tickets for tomorrow’s show are still available and range […]

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