No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
Cedar Grove reopens in Kings Canyon National Park Cedar Grove reopened on June 10, allowing visitors in for the first time since the severe flooding during the winter of 2022-2023. The area, which includes cliffs, tall trees, waterfalls, and the Kings River, is now open for day use and wilderness access, park officials said. 06/14/2024 - 6:35 am | View Link
Woman dies after collapsing on Colorado National Monument trail; NPS warns of heat exhaustion Marsha Cook, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died after collapsing and losing consciousness while hiking up the the Lower Monument Canyon Trail in Colorado. 06/13/2024 - 9:45 am | View Link