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The Neighborhood Files

Memorial Day 2013: What's Open and What's Closed?

Here's are some of the Marion, Linn County and Cedar Rapids places that will be open or closed for the holiday.

News

Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Linn, 38 Other Iowa Counties

The chance for severe weather across Iowa continues tonight.

Business

Secure On-Line Banking and Investments

Safe on-line banking and investment management involves understanding and actively using "two-factor authentication".

Feeling Lost on Your Career Map? Try a Career Compass

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of a career map. But with the ups and downs of today’s economy, a conventional map can sometimes serve as little more than wishful thinking.

National Public Radio Asks If Obama Is Suffering from the 'Second-Term Curse'

Don't call the scandals plaguing the Obama administration "the second-term curse" as though the president is neither responsible nor accountable for his and his administration's mistakes.

Business

Child Care, Photography, Cooking, Sales and More Iowa Jobs Around Marion and Cedar Rapids

Job hunting in Marion and the Cedar Rapids metro or simply curious about who's hiring? Check out a few job openings here.

The Neighborhood Files

The Most Popular Baby Names in Iowa

  • May 20, 2013

How many Sarahs were born in 1991? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of Iowa baby names from 1910 to 2011.

Government

Contractors Strike Agreement, Return to Work on Marion Police Station

Also, read information on how to access business during the Blairs Ferry Road project, including Lyons Lane, Audio Room, Wheeler Inn, Schultz Chiropractic Clinic and Car Service Specialties.

The Neighborhood Files

UPDATE: Trees Fall on Homes But No Reported Injuries in Cedar Rapids or Marion

After being under a tornado watch for a good portion of Sunday, the Cedar Rapids area survived with damage to property but no reported injuries.

Opinion

Scandalpalooza - Why It Matters

If you support big government, you've had a rough week. Here's why the scandals matter.

 
 
 

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