Chris Carson
Get Into BaconFest For Free
We are just weeks away from one of the most delicious events that occurs annually in Cedar Rapids. Of course we're talking about Thomas Dostal Developers BaconFest, coming back to NewBo City Market September 26th. Did you realize you can get in more or less free?
Iowa Teachers Respond to Summer’s End
There's no denying one group of teachers from West Des Moines were really not ready for the upcoming school year. That's right, it's not just the students who dread the end of summer.
Cedar Rapids New Professional Soccer Team Has Found Its Coach
Ever since the announcement that a Professional Soccer Team was coming to town, excitement and buzz around town continues to grow. A couple weeks back, we finally learned the team's name; The Rampage. And just the other week, we now also know who the coach will be, and yet another reason why to be excited.
Road Construction DejaVu on Edgewood Between Johnson and F Ave.
Remember how just a couple weeks ago, it really ruined your day that Edgewood was a mess between F and Johnson, and how excited you were that they finished ahead of schedule? Guess what?
Get To Know NewBo Music Festival Artist Allen Stone
We are now just about a week away from the NewBo Music Festival, coming up August 8th. Hopefully by now you've grabbed your tickets and are just as excited as we are to see the headliners Young the Giant and Allen Stone. Maybe you've even heard that we're giving you the chance to meet them.
Sorry, Fido Really Doesn’t Think Fireworks Are Great
Today is a day your pet most likely hates. The continuous loud blasts are terrifying for many of them, and might just lead to them acting out in very undesirable ways. So here's a couple things to keep them, and you, safe and happy.
10 Major Changes in Cedar Rapids in Just 3 Years [GALLERY]
You can't argue Cedar Rapids has been changing since the flood. What I found stunning is just how quickly things have changed in the last couple years.
Summer Fun At The Freedom Fest Balloon Glow [GALLERY]
Freedom Fest has begun. The weather is beautiful. And it's a great night for the annual Balloon Glow on the Brucemore lawn. No doubt, it's one of the most popular events, and it's already looking like this might be the biggest year yet.
We’re Going ‘Insane’ In Less Than 24 hours – Here What You Need To Know
It's finally here! The Insane Inflatable 5k presented by GoDaddy is tomorrow and Sunday, and we can't wait. There's a couple of things you need to know first.
Exciting Upgrade Coming to the Cedar Rapids Transit System
If you've ever taken the bus in Cedar Rapids, you know sometimes it can be a real pain. Hopefully a new upgrade will change that.