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The Protect Our Care Bus Tour (Care Force One) stopped Thursday in Cedar Rapids to discuss rising health costs ahead of November's midterms.

The tour (40 stops so far) will visit Davenport and Des Moines later today.

Google hosted a meeting Thursday near Palo in Linn County where officials answered questions about a planned data center that will break ground early next year, use 10-14 million gallons of water a day, and complete by 2031 while the company covers upgrades and property taxes.

Iron Lotus Tattoo & Body Piercing moved from Lindale Mall to 5303 N Park Pl NE in Cedar Rapids.

The shop opened Monday, Oct. 19 after receiving a 60-day notice when the mall owner sold the wing.

Cedar Rapids wedding planner Shayla Smith of Pretty Little Vows launched A Pretty Little Christmas to help at least five local families by raising between $3,000 and $3,500 for gifts and household essentials this Christmas — community members can nominate families or donate online.

Construction of a 15-foot levee is underway in Time Check along O Avenue to protect residents, with excavating set to finish this year — followed by paving.

The project will renew the area and create green space after years of neglect.

City officials say a ribbon cutting for the final segment of the CeMar Trail is set for Oct.

30 at noon near Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The new trail, linking Uptown Marion with Downtown Cedar Rapids, will offer a safer, accessible route for walkers and bikers.

Linn County announced eight winning snowplow names chosen from over 200 submissions, including Dolly Plowton and PlowingForDake – a tribute honoring Adam Dake from the Secondary Road Department.

The names will appear on county snowplows and be tracked through the new Track-a-Plow system.

A report found inflation in Iowa rose 0.6% in September compared to the same month last year, which is double the 0.3% national increase.

Rising fuel prices led to a 9.1% jump that month and have pushed household spending over $1500 higher than in 2020.