Cedar Rapids
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Fall fun in Des Moines & Cedar Rapids–Iowa City: Best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides
Looking for fall activities in central and eastern Iowa? Check out these pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals near Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City.
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How Iowa’s midterm candidates plan to address the state’s rising cancer rate
With Iowa facing the second-highest and fastest-growing cancer rate in the nation, midterm candidates lay out competing strategies to take it on.
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Rents rising faster in Cedar Rapids: Iowa worker news and layoffs, Sept. 10, 2026
Rents are rising faster in Cedar Rapids and Linn County than in other parts of Iowa—a trend Escucha Mi Voz links to the boom of data center building in the area.
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Black-owned restaurants in Iowa: Where to eat
Celebrate National Black Business Month (or any time of year) by supporting Black-owned restaurants in Iowa, from soul food and Caribbean cuisine to West African favorites.
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Hinson’s Senate run leaves Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District up for grabs
For Democrats, flipping the 2nd Congressional District represents a high-priority opportunity to help reclaim the US House majority. For Republicans, retaining the seat is essential to preserving their narrow hold on Congress.
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‘I gotta choose between gas and bread:’ Workers on strike in Cedar Rapids
Fifty-four skilled workers at the Pactiv Evergreen plant are tired of inflation eating up their paycheck—and tired of the middle class getting eaten up, too.
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6 late-summer & fall Pride events in Iowa to keep the celebration going
Iowa celebrated Pride Month with a bang in 2026, but the fun is continuing with these six fun late-summer and fall Pride events in Iowa. Here’s how to get in on them.
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Escape the heat at these 7 barcades in Iowa
Beat the heat with classic arcade games, craft drinks, and nostalgic fun at these barcades in Iowa.
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Linn County approves 18-month moratorium on data center applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the data center moratorium in front of a crowded room on July 1.
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‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers
A public health meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors turned tense Wednesday night as more than two dozen residents directed air quality questions at an Alliant Energy representative.
