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Legacy | Obituary7 hr ago

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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KCRG7 hr ago

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to make a stop in Cedar Rapids

The Gazette8 hr ago

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

The Des Moines Register8 hr ago

Iowa AG deems Cedar Rapids police justified in fatal shooting

Iowa Starting Line8 hr ago

12 things to do in Cedar Rapids this November

KCCI9 hr ago

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

The Gazette9 hr ago

Cedar Rapids comic Tom Garland eyes Boston festival prize

KGAN9 hr ago

Cedar Crossing Casino announces new opening date

KGAN10 hr ago

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

KGAN10 hr ago

Iowa attorney general says Cedar Rapids officers justified in fatal shooting

KCRG10 hr ago

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

www.thegazette.com10 hr ago

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

KWWL10 hr ago

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

The Gazette6:00 am

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

The Gazette5:30 am

Time Machine: From tourist camp to supper club

The Gazette5:30 am

Tuscany Grill closes Mediterranean restaurant in Cedar Rapids

98.1 KHAK4:39 am

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

Yesterday

KCRGYesterday

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

The GazetteYesterday

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

KCRGYesterday

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

The GazetteYesterday

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

KGANYesterday

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

KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NEYesterday

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

KWWLYesterday

Juvenile suffers 'critical' injuries in Cedar Rapids apartment fire

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

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

KCRGYesterday

Juvenile critically injured in Cedar Rapids apartment fire

KCRGYesterday

Cedar Crossing Casino pushes back opening date

The GazetteYesterday

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

The GazetteYesterday

Highway 30 crash that killed 2 started with traffic stop

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

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

Yahoo SportsYesterday

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

WHO13.comYesterday

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

The GazetteYesterday

Cedar Crossing Casino releases updated opening date

KCRGYesterday

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

KCRGYesterday

Suspicious item cleared following investigation at Mercy Medical Center

The GazetteYesterday

Cedar Rapids will nix Flock contract but continue camera usage

MaxPrepsYesterday

Western Dubuque Varsity Football vs. Xavier

98.1 KHAKYesterday

Cedar Rapids Named One of America's Rattiest Cities

The GazetteYesterday

What time should Cedar Rapids schools start next year?

KSOMYesterday

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

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

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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