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CEDAR RAPIDS - A long-underused property at the city's core, known as the 'Banjo Block,' will take another step toward its rebirth Tuesday.

CEDAR RAPIDS — The long-vacant downtown property known as the “Banjo Block” will be the site of what City Council members expect to be a “game-changer” development that will infuse new life into the surrounding area. On Tuesday, the Cedar Rapids council approved a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Indianapolis-based TWG Development to build a $52 million project with commercial and residential space on the block at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street SE, which is adjacent to the Cedar Rapids Public Library and Greene Square. The block is named after the Banjo Refr...

Enter your number to get our free mobile app A White Christmas may not be promised, as the mild weather continues to melt the snow away, but CBS2 reports that the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department does promise fun activities to keep kids busy and items to keep them warm this winter, as the "Rollin' Recmobile" will be out distributing winter gear next week. On December 28, 29, 30 and January 2-3 staff will lead winter fun activities while handing out hats, gloves, and mittens to those in need in several parks around the city. Monday, December 28: 1-2 p.m.: Twin Pines Park, 1131 ...

Public art takes on special significance during pandemic by Diana Nollen, The Associated Press Posted Dec 19, 2020 1:03 am EDT Last Updated Dec 19, 2020 at 1:12 am EDT CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Even during a pandemic, public art prevails and proliferates. Children scampered on and around Hancher’s “Wellspring” fish sculptures in October while waiting to tour the “Hancher Illuminated” indoor/outdoor light and art installation in Iowa City. High school seniors and newlyweds pose for photos by the giant “Rollic” sculpture in downtown Cedar Rapids’ Greene Square. Pedestrians stroll, ...