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
Wuzzles creator Tom Underwood retiring The 89-year-old puzzle creator who first published Wuzzles in The Gazette in 1982, will sell the puzzle to King Features syndicate. 05/3/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
Cedar Point celebrates 155th summer season with new roller coaster debut Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday if you want to drive a nice distance for some thrills. Visitors can ride the much-anticipated new “Top Thrill 2″ triple-launch coaster for the first time ... 05/3/2024 - 7:38 pm | View Link
Half and half weekend ahead The first opportunity comes Monday night, with showers and storms likely to develop on the Plains and move our way. Given the time of day, late at night or early in the day on Tuesday, the risk for ... 05/3/2024 - 5:00 pm | View Link
Garden of Cedar sprouts annex in Scranton The Garden of Cedar community lot in South Side has sprouted an annex a few blocks away. Property owner Frank Dubas, who appropriately dubbed the addition at 921-23 Cedar Ave. as “The Garden of Cedar ... 05/3/2024 - 1:01 pm | View Link
Olathe’s Cedar Lake finally restocked following 2023 fish kill Following a mass fish kill in 2023, Cedar Lake in Olathe has finally been restocked with various species ahead of the summer months. 05/3/2024 - 12:32 pm | View Link