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Mindfulness programs at the University of Iowa help participants manage stress
The Gazette | A University of Iowa graduate student filters into River Room One at the Iowa Memorial Union on a mid-July Monday evening. He's greeted by Kenny Heitritter an → Read More
Despite limited time and expense, some pool enthusiasts jump at chance to own a pool
The Gazette | CEDAR RAPIDS - Diane McGinnis grew up with a pool. So it only made sense that when she was looking to buy a house several years ago that it had to meet one of t → Read More
All in their 90s, four siblings with a tie to Cedar Rapids planning reunion
The Gazette | Charise Schwarm remembers that whenever a guest was invited to her place for breakfast, it meant one thing: Her parents, Cleo and Charlotte Edwards, were fundra → Read More
Gazette archives now available in digital, searchable format thanks to partnership
CEDAR RAPIDS - Millions of pages from past issues of The Gazette, dating back to 1883, are being made available to the public in a digital, searchable format thanks to a partnership between the newspaper, Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, State Historical Society of Iowa and a local company that specializes in digitization. → Read More
Angler disappointed by McLoud Run fish kill, but happy to know trout are surviving in Iowa's only urban stream
The Gazette | CEDAR RAPIDS - When Brad Mullin received word that nearly 1,300 trout died Monday at McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids he was disappointed.But there also was a hint of → Read More
Free nutrition education classes at area grocery stores help customers in their quest to eat healthy
CEDAR RAPIDS - When it comes to getting healthy, taking a close look at what you are eating is important, and people often place certain foods off limits in their quest. So it comes as no surprise that when Hy-Vee dietitian Christy Frese gives nutrition education store tours, she often feels as if she is 'legalizing food' for her customers. → Read More
Hiawatha woman faces multiple charges after apartment scuffle
HIAWATHA - A Hiawatha woman faces charges on several counts, including second-degree burglary, assault on a peace officer and interference with official acts, after an incident Sunday at a Hiawatha woman's home. → Read More
Cedar Rapids man charged with attempting to elude officers
CEDAR RAPIDS - A Cedar Rapids man faces several charges after authorities say he attempted to elude police as they attempted to pull him over for driving at a high rate of speed. → Read More
Body found in Wapsipinicon River near Quasqueton identified as Illinois man
QUASQUETON - An Illinois man was found in the Wapsipinicon River Sunday after the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office received a report that a body had been seen floating in the water. → Read More
Cedar Rapids man arrested for public intoxication, assault on officer
CEDAR RAPIDS - A Cedar Rapids was arrested Sunday for public intoxication and assault on a peace officer after being physically combative toward police officers at a Cedar Rapids hospital and biting an officer's right arm. → Read More
Japanese beetle recorded in 69 Iowa counties this season
Japanese beetles have been an issue for Fireside Winery in Marengo for the past couple years, but not as much of a nuisance as they have been this season. → Read More
Northern Iowa awaits thousands of cyclists as RAGBRAI returns
For T.J. Juskiewicz, 10,000 bike riders trekking from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River over the course of seven days is 'a uniquely Iowa event, popularly know as RAGBRAI. → Read More
Father-daughter duo to take on RAGBRAI
CEDAR RAPIDS - In prepping for the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, Kirsty Sanchez would bike to Ely or sometimes Center Point, but never farther than 50 miles. → Read More
RAGRBAI: University of Iowa student carries grandfather's ashes on final ride
IOWA CITY - The cherished memories of Chuck Corwin will be recalled across many miles next week as his granddaughter and close cycling friends carry his ashes alongside them to the Mississippi River. → Read More
Fund set up to assist McGregor after tornado
The Gazette | MCGREGOR - A community fund has been established for the city of McGregor after an EF-1 tornado touched down in its downtown Wednesday evening.The Clayton Count → Read More
Mandela Washington fellows help University of Iowa tap into global market
IOWA CITY - Young African leaders are getting a taste of entrepreneurship in Iowa as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program offered this year at the University of Iowa. → Read More
Heat index expected to reach 106 in some areas of Eastern Iowa this week
CEDAR RAPIDS - Hot and humid weather conditions are expected all through the week, as the National Weather Service predicts the hear index to hit as high as 106 degrees almost every afternoon from Wednesday through next Monday. → Read More
Cedar Rapids Fire Department offers academy for young women
The Gazette | CEDAR RAPIDS - Exposure to the firefighting field for women, by women.That is the aim of a four-day camp hosted by the Cedar Rapids Fire Department to provide y → Read More
DeltaV Code School filling a need in tech, software development sector
CEDAR RAPIDS - In a blue and white room wedged into the corner of the first floor of the NewBoCo building on 12th Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids, Jess Bertling and Keith Dahlby are conducting rigorous training sessions in the name of filling a need in the technology and software development sector in Eastern Iowa. → Read More
Your guide to North Liberty Blues & BBQ
The Gazette | NORTH LIBERTY - Blues, booze and barbecue - and a lot of free, family fun.The 11th annual North Liberty Blues & BBQ festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. → Read More