Entertainment
Six Things to Do in Eastern Iowa This Week
Discover comedy, sports, recreation, and theater events in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor.
Katie Hallman steps down as Theatre Cedar Rapids' executive director
The longtime leader helped guide the 100-year-old theater through the pandemic and a major renovation.
Festivals, Music Events Highlight Eastern Iowa This Week
From a backcountry film festival to a Steely Dan tribute, there's something for everyone in the region.
Weather
Massive Fire Blankets Iowa City Region in Smoke
Blaze in Johnson County prompts air quality alerts and concerns over fire risks in the area.
Crews battle grass fire near Cedar Rapids railroad tracks
Blaze spreads 400 feet in minutes, prompting fire department warning about dry conditions
Record Warmth Today, But Cooler Weather Coming
A weather system moves in late Tuesday with rain and possible storms.
Crime
Two Drivers Arrested for OWI on I380 at Same Time
Incidents occurred just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, with both drivers allegedly over the legal limit
Three Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 151
Authorities say a wrong-way driver caused the early Sunday collision near Jordans Grove Rd.
Cedar Rapids Felon Sentenced for 100 MPH Chase While Armed
31-year-old David Abrams Jr. pleaded guilty to firearm and eluding charges after a high-speed pursuit last June.
Sports
District Final Matchups Set for Class 1A and 2A Boys Basketball
10 games involving Gazette-area schools highlight the district final round
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Edge Dubuque Fighting Saints in Overtime Thriller
The USHL rivals battled to a 5-4 final score on Saturday night.
Top Iowa High School Two-Sport Standout Commits to Minnesota State
Brock Badding, a senior at Kuemper Catholic High School, will continue his basketball and academic career with the Mavericks.
Lifestyle
Cedar Rapids Music Teacher Grace A. Thompson Dies at 95
Thompson taught private lessons and performed with local music groups for decades before moving to Minnesota in 2024.
Photos: Ash Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Faithful gather to mark the start of Lenten season in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Bill Proposes Pilot Program for Separate Classrooms for Students with Behavioral Issues
Education leaders and disability advocates divided on proposal to address escalating student behavior problems
