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Robert “Bob” Owen Moninger Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

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Wanda Beaird Cowger Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

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Joyce E. Schaefer Obituary (2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan to make a stop in Cedar Rapids

The GazetteYesterday

C.R. police justified in September fatal shooting of man with gun

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa AG deems Cedar Rapids police justified in fatal shooting

Iowa Starting LineYesterday

12 things to do in Cedar Rapids this November

KCCIYesterday

PIT maneuver on fleeing driver leads to head-on crash that killed innocent Iowa teen, suspect

The GazetteYesterday

Cedar Rapids comic Tom Garland eyes Boston festival prize

KGANYesterday

Cedar Crossing Casino announces new opening date

KGANYesterday

Cedar Rapids schools seek input on 2027-28 bell schedule options

KGANYesterday

Iowa attorney general says Cedar Rapids officers justified in fatal shooting

KCRGYesterday

State rules Cedar Rapids officers justified in killing man who was threatening them with weapon

www.thegazette.comYesterday

Cast of Theatre Cedar Rapids’ ‘Mary Poppins’ invites community to attend show

KWWLYesterday

Iowa Attorney General rules September police shooting in Cedar Rapids was justified

The GazetteYesterday

A Cedar Rapids pop-up bakery’s cafe plan has stopped rising

The GazetteYesterday

Time Machine: From tourist camp to supper club

The GazetteYesterday

Tuscany Grill closes Mediterranean restaurant in Cedar Rapids

98.1 KHAKYesterday

Cedar Rapids Police Are Saying Goodbye to Flock. What's Next?

Monday, November 9

KCRGNov 9

i9 Investigation: Fatal Highway 30 chase fits pattern of pursuits over low-level crimes

The GazetteNov 9

Iowa City schools audit reveals district had less money in fiscal year 2025 than initially reported

KCRGNov 9

E Ave and F Ave bridges in Cedar Rapids closing Tuesday for floodgate testing

The GazetteNov 9

No. 16 Iowa football looking for way into College Football Playoffs heading into home matchup against Purdue

KGANNov 9

"My heart dropped, stomach turned": Witness describes wrong-way chase, crash on Highway 30

KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NENov 9

Grand Island man, 16-year-old killed in head-on crash after Iowa pursuit, police say

KWWLNov 9

Juvenile suffers 'critical' injuries in Cedar Rapids apartment fire

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Stacey Hunt Obituary (1981 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

KCRGNov 9

Juvenile critically injured in Cedar Rapids apartment fire

KCRGNov 9

Cedar Crossing Casino pushes back opening date

The GazetteNov 9

Iowa Gov.-elect Sand adds current, recently former Republicans to staff

The GazetteNov 9

Highway 30 crash that killed 2 started with traffic stop

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Donevy Lee Westphal Obituary (2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - Iowa Cremation - Cedar Rapids

Yahoo SportsNov 9

Iowa High School Football: Will Cedar Rapids Xavier Repeat Behind Cash Parks?

WHO13.comNov 9

Authorities release name of Iowa teen killed in head-on crash that occurred during police chase

The GazetteNov 9

Cedar Crossing Casino releases updated opening date

KCRGNov 9

Marshall County says fatal chase began after suspect was pulled over for speeding

KCRGNov 9

Suspicious item cleared following investigation at Mercy Medical Center

The GazetteNov 9

Cedar Rapids will nix Flock contract but continue camera usage

MaxPrepsNov 9

Western Dubuque Varsity Football vs. Xavier

98.1 KHAKNov 9

Cedar Rapids Named One of America's Rattiest Cities

The GazetteNov 9

What time should Cedar Rapids schools start next year?

KSOMNov 9

Cedar Rapids Teen Dies After Four-County Police Chase Ends With Head-On Crash, Nebraska Suspect Also Dies

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

JoAnn Ellen Hilgenberg Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

Sunday, November 8

KCRGNov 8

We The People: Cedar Rapids restaurant owner honored with American Dream Award

weareiowa.comNov 8

Identified, 2 dead after Saturday Cedar Rapids car crash

Cedar MemorialNov 8

Karen Stewart

The GazetteNov 8

Blue-collar background informs Cedar Rapids native’s fiction

Cedar MemorialNov 8

Sheryl "Sherrie" Bouton

Legacy | ObituaryNov 8

Wayne L. Husted Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

Saturday, November 7

KGANNov 7

Identities released of those killed in a fatal chase on Highway 30

KWWLNov 7

Double-fatal car crash Friday in Cedar Rapids

KCRGNov 7

UPDATE: Officials release names of suspect, victim in deadly head-on crash on Highway 30

Cedar MemorialNov 7

Susan "Sue" McWhinney

KGANNov 7

2 killed in Highway 30 crash following four-county police pursuit in Cedar Rapids

Friday, November 6

Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation ServiceNov 6

Kayan Taylor Williams Obituary Nov 6, 2026

Thursday, November 5

KCRGNov 5

Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare center to close next month

Cedar MemorialNov 5

Jane Beck

Wednesday, November 4

KCRGNov 4

Breaking Benjamin bringing tour to Cedar Rapids in February

Cedar MemorialNov 4

Patricia Nassif Acton

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