Cedar Rapids Celebrates Record 1-Bag Challenge Cleanup
Community cleanup program surpasses prior years, with about 7,500 bags collected this year.
Live Poll
Would you join a community cleanup effort to pick up litter in your area?
Cedar Rapids Politics News
Immigration
Live Poll
Should protesters be subject to federal charges for blocking access to government facilities?
Three Charged After Blocking Cedar Rapids ICE Facility
Federal prosecutors charged three protesters for allegedly obstructing an ICE facility in Cedar Rapids.
Civic Engagement
Cedar Rapids Opened Sustainability Grant Applications
The city is offering funding for local community projects that prioritize sustainability initiatives.
Military
Live Poll
Do you support increased federal spending on military technology and infrastructure upgrades?
BAE Systems Won $16 Million Navy GPS Contract
The company will upgrade the U.S. Navy's navigation infrastructure with new M-Code GPS technology.
Elections
Live Poll
Would you vote yes on an $88 million college bond in your area?
Kirkwood Voters Weigh $88M Bond Referendum
Voters in 18 counties decide whether to fund campus upgrades at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.
City Hall
Live Poll
Do you trust that local road improvement projects are worth the traffic disruptions in your area?
Cedar Rapids Will Shift Mount Vernon Road Traffic
Starting October 14, 2026, motorists will encounter lane changes during construction on Mount Vernon Road SE.
