The estimated damages of a fire that ravaged a North Liberty apartment complex are expected to exceed $1 million according to North Liberty Fire Capt. Craig Voparil. Though the cause of the fire at 365 Beaver Kreek Center remains undetermined, Voparil said officials have determined the fire started on the second floor on the [...]

The City of Cedar Rapids will observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28. Most City offices will be closed on that day. The following city services will continue to operate:

The City of Cedar Rapids invites all residents to attend Resident Appreciation Day at the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Free gifts will be given to the first 1,000 residents who stop by either of the two City booth locations:

May is Stroke Awareness Month and High Blood Pressure Education Month. These observances offer another opportunity to remind Iowans to control their blood pressure and reduce their risk for stroke. Each year, more than 1,500 Iowans die from stroke and studies have shown high blood pressure levels can contribute to the risk for stroke. “About [...]

Travel during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday may be slowed by road construction, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Several projects on Iowa’s interstate and state roadways may warrant advance planning on the part of drivers. Central Iowa  Construction of a new bridge on Iowa 4 in Jefferson over the Union Pacific Railroad Co.’s property is [...]

The Iowa Department of Transportation is now distributing the 2012 Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists, a popular publication updated to show new 4-foot, paved shoulders and trails completed since the 2009 version was published. The map is now available for free at locations throughout the state and on the Internet. As in past versions, the [...]

As Iowans enjoy more outdoor recreational opportunities and events, it’s important to remember some basic summer safety guidelines.” IDPH reminds Iowans that by following a few tips, summer health can be ‘Made in the SHADE:’

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Cedar Rapids will host the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Out of more than 12,000 riders that will be staying overnight in Cedar Rapids, around 2,000 are looking for private camping or home stays.

The Iowa Department of Transportation, at the request of the West Fork School District, is alerting motorists to pay close attention when approaching a stopped school bus. Recently, three instances of northbound vehicles passing a stopped school bus on U.S. 65 south of Rockwell have caused concern within the school district. The speed limit on [...]

The City of North Liberty and The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, have started a program to help encourage, advise and assist small businesses in North Liberty. “Small business is an essential part of our community,” said City Administrator Ryan Heiar. “We believe this will encourage innovators to come to and invest in [...]

More than 300 vehicles and pieces of equipment will be sold by the Iowa Department of Transportation at an auction Saturday, June 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Photos of some of the items up for auction have been posted on the Iowa DOT’s website at http://www.iowadot.gov/auction. A more complete listing of items can also be found [...]

AMES, Iowa – May 17, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration and Illinois Department of Transportation, is about to wrap up the second public input portion of the Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study. Log on at http://www.iowadot.gov/chicagotoomaha/ to find out more from this online, [...]

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins local and national partners in recognizing May 20 through 26 as EMS Week. This year’s theme is “EMS: More Than a Job. A Calling.” Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will join IDPH Director Mariannette Miller-Meeks in recognizing EMS Week at a special event Tuesday, May 22 at the [...]

St. Luke’s is pleased to announce a partnership with The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center to preserve and identify appropriate recipients for the Louis Millet stained glass windows housed within First Christian Church.  Preservationists have confirmed Louis Millet was the art glass designer of the church windows and light fixtures, which maintain significant value apart [...]

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins local public health partners and the CDC in recognizing May 21 through 27 as National Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week. This year, IDPH highlights the importance of supervision in and around pools and recreational waters. “Nationally, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury [...]

Xavier Freshman, Emma Houser, has been accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive Program. She has been accepted to both of Joffrey New York’s Ballet Intensive and Young Dancer Programs. Emma was also accepted to Joffrey South’s Advanced Trainee and Junior Trainee Programs in Atlanta, as well as Joffrey West’s Dance Intensive in Los Angeles. [...]

Xavier High School, as State Champion, represented Iowa in the National Semi-Finals of the Economics Challenge, finishing in 12 th place nationally.  The team combined members of Xavier’s 1 st and 2 nd place state teams.  Congratulations to seniors Kerry McCartan (Captain), Zach Stovie, Mack Mattke and Joe Barnum !  The coach is Economics teacher Mrs. Donna Winter.  The team [...]

Cedar Rapids and the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ is seeking vendors for six events and locations during the bicyclists overnight stay in our community, including the: