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Yesterday

The GazetteYesterday

Time Machine: When Quaker became world’s largest cereal mill

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Corrine Louise Atkins Obituary (2026) - Clarence, IA - Iowa Cremation - Cedar Rapids

KCRGYesterday

Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare center to close next month

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Patricia Acton Obituary (2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home

KWWLYesterday

Cedar Rapids man gets more than 3-year sentence for selling drugs

KGANYesterday

Cedar Rapids police unveil new technology upgrades to improve emergency response

TelegraphHerald.comYesterday

Saints Vs. Cedar Rapids

KGANYesterday

St. Matthew’s parish volunteers prep meals for 25 Cedar Rapids families before Thanksgiving

KGANYesterday

BankIowa to acquire three Community Bank & Trust branches

KGANYesterday

Mercy to offer free health insurance enrollment help in Cedar Rapids

KGANYesterday

Cedar Rapids Go Red for Women event focuses on heart health

www.thegazette.comYesterday

Iowa leads nation in home equity lines of credit

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Orkin report lists Cedar Rapids among nation's worst cities for rats

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corridor Business JournalYesterday

VIDEO, GALLERY: Cedar Rapids golfer Zach Johnson visits his Cedar Crossing casino restaurant

Wednesday, November 4

EIN NewsNov 4

Tech Wagon Wednesday Is Rolling Into Cedar Rapids!

KCRGNov 4

Breaking Benjamin bringing tour to Cedar Rapids in February

KGANNov 4

Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Cedar Rapids' Paramount Theatre

www.thegazette.comNov 4

Specialty retailer BoxLunch opening in Coral Ridge Mall

KGANNov 4

ImOn Ice discounts skating with food donations to support HACAP

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Linn Charles Funk Obituary (2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - Iowa Cremation - Cedar Rapids

The GazetteNov 4

Iowa high school Regional swim & dive competitions begin this week

The GazetteNov 4

‘Extreme’ orchestra feat coming to Paramount Theatre

98.1 KHAKNov 4

New Iowa Property Tax Laws Are Forcing Cedar Rapids to Cut Jobs

KGANNov 4

Cedar Rapids police say crime trends improved in October

Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation ServiceNov 4

Lisa Ann Washburn Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Corridor Business JournalNov 4

Cedar Rapids cutting nearly 25 positions to address upcoming budget shortfall

Tuesday, November 3

The GazetteNov 3

Photo Gallery: Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s Election Watch Party (11/03/2026)

KGANNov 3

Cedar Rapids voters pass $60 million bond for fire station improvements

KWWLNov 3

Election 2026: Cedar Rapids residents OK bond package for new fire, emergency facilities

The GazetteNov 3

Kirkwood’s $88M bond issue cruises to victory with 70%

The GazetteNov 3

Cedar Rapids voters OK $60M bond for fire station improvements

The GazetteNov 3

Cedar Rapids trims staff after state property tax overhaul

The GazetteNov 3

Election 2026: A smooth day at the polls

KCRGNov 3

Cedar Rapids Police release new crime statistics report

KCRGNov 3

New restaurant moves into old La Cantina building

NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNov 3

🚌 Cedar Rapids transportation jobs with multiple openings

KGANNov 3

Go Red for Women luncheon set Nov. 5 at DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids

Iowa Public RadioNov 3

2026 Election News and Updates

Monday, November 2

KGANNov 2

Cedar Rapids man faces sexual assault charges

KCRGNov 2

Cedar Rapids event promotes voting as more than 460,000 Iowans cast early ballots

KCRGNov 2

ELECTION NIGHT: Blue wave hits Iowa as Democrats capture major victories

KCRGNov 2

ELECTION RESULTS: Cedar Rapids voters pass $60M bond to renovate fire facilities

KCRGNov 2

Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Coach Kevin Brooks joins OnIowa Live

KCRGNov 2

Cedar Rapids man faces child sexual abuse, exploitation charges

KCRGNov 2

Groups in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids push voters to polls as early voting ends

The GazetteNov 2

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids laying off 31 workers

The GazetteNov 2

Cedar Rapids man accused of sexually abusing child

The Des Moines RegisterNov 2

Collins Aerospace, largest employer in Cedar Rapids, announces layoffs

KCRGNov 2

Cedar Rapids Police to start using Axon license plate readers

KCRGNov 2

Cedar Rapids police arrest man after 41-mile, 100+ MPH chase

Cedar MemorialNov 2

Helen “Rose” Oltmanns

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

William “Bill” Joseph Wilwert Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette

Sunday, November 1

Cedar MemorialNov 1

Pauline Landenberger

Saturday, October 31

KCRGOct 31

Cedar Rapids house gives out full-size candy bars, animatronic scares on Halloween

Friday, October 30

KCRGOct 30

Public fundraises $5.5M for Cedar Rapids B. Young Center

KCRGOct 30

Cedar Rapids man accused of embezzling $79K using employer funds

Thursday, October 29

KGANOct 29

Iowa's only public wood kiln reopens in Cedar Rapids

The GazetteOct 29

Cedar Crossing Casino announces astronaut exhibit, more acts

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