Oakhill Cemetery TikTok Account Still Looking for First Follower
Nearly 18 months after the Oakhill Cemetery Association launched its account on the popular social…
Oakhill Cemetery TikTok Account Still Looking for First Follower
Nearly 18 months after the Oakhill Cemetery Association launched its account on the popular social media site TikTok, the historic southeast Cedar Rapids cemetery is still waiting for its first follower. Association officials expressed surprise and disappointment that no one was following the account for the cemetery, which is the burial site for local luminaries…
New CR Westside Library to Feature AI Librarians to “Shush” Patrons
Cedar Rapids Public Library administrators this week announced the that the new Westside Library will feature AI librarians to conduct the necessary “shushing” of clamorous library patrons when the facility opens in late 2026. Library Director Aaron Blakesworth said the new facility, currently under construction near the corner of Edgewood Road and 20th Avenue SW,…
Costs for Quiet Train Crossings Prompt Cedar Rapids to Issue Fuzzy Earmuffs to Downtown Residents
Acknowledging that it has been more expensive than anticipated, the City of Cedar Rapids today announced that it is abandoning efforts to rebuild downtown infrastructure to support “Quiet Train Zones.” Instead, the city will issue large, fuzzy earmuffs to downtown residents. “This is a way better option for everyone,” said Mayor Paul Barnes in announcing…
Water Tower Place Mocks “Pitiful” Water Storage of Other Condos
New housing springing up in NewBo clearly has inadequate backup water storage capabilities when compared to the Water Tower Place condos, according to WTP Homeowners Association President Lance Ossing. “I mean, look, it’s pitiful,” said Ossing during the recent WTP Homeowners Association annual meeting. “They might have new kitchens, efficient appliances and the kind of…
Van Horne Surprised by New Wayfinding Sign Pointing to Cedar Rapids
Residents of the Benton County community of Van Horne Thursday expressed surprise at a new addition to Cherry Street on the town’s southeast side: a sign directing people to Czech Village in Cedar Rapids. While not opposed to the helpful directional guidance, most residents were mildly bewildered by a sign pointing to a destination nearly…
City: Would be “Super Cool” if West Elm Replaced Closing Sav-a-Lot
Cedar Rapids city staff expressed enthusiasm if high-end retailer West Elm were to take over the building lease for the soon-to-close Save-a-Lot grocery store at 1625 J Street SW. “That would be so super cool,” said Planning Intern Missy Abingdon, who was on hold with West End customer service, hoping to talk to someone about…
New Resident Wonders Why Hy-Vee Selling Shirts Showcasing Athlete Two States Over
Making her first visit to the Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee on Tuesday, Sheryl Jackson expressed confusion why the full-service grocery store had a rack of shirts highlighting a professional woman basketball player in Indiana. “That just seemed odd to me,” said Cooper, who recently moved to Cedar Rapids from Reno, Nevada. “I get that there aren’t…
Visionary Soybean Maze Not Quite The Attraction Swisher Farmer Anticipated
Last spring, Swisher farmer Ben Allenford had grand ideas of hosting children of all ages at his farm, taking advantage of the popular agri-tourism trend and pocketing some extra cash in the process. Unfortunately, his out-of-the-box attractions, including a maze made with soybean plants, didn’t produce the results he desired. “In hindsight, yeah, I guess…
Recognizing Reality of its Advanced Age, Council Votes to Rename City “Hello-watha”
As it nears its 75th birthday, the city of Hiawatha has decided it’s time to move on from its cool, hip persona and act its age. As a result, the City Council on Monday approved a resolution to change the city’s name to “Hello-watha” in recognition of its advanced age. “Let’s face it, we kind…
City Sad Elijah Wood Doesn’t Call, Text Anymore
The city of Cedar Rapids expressed sadness yesterday that native son Elijah Wood never calls or returns texts anymore. Following his international acting fame through roles such as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Cedar Rapids native apparently moved on from his hometown. “It’s a bit sad,” the city said. “Now…
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