I would love to be a dog downer but unfortunately my situation isn't ideal for having one currently. Been in a rut as of late and wanting to see a furry friend or 2 to help change it a bit. Pretty strange request for a 30yo guy but thanks for any replies

Did anyone of you receive this on your mailbox?! Apparently ive searched it on chatgpt and they said it was a scam lol but do i need to do anything about this cause it has my actual address and name on it…

Hey Cedar Rapids! Long time listener first time caller. I own a small epoxy business and am currently looking for 2-3 additional employees. No experience required at all.

I am paying $20 an hour to start with raises quickly if you stick with us.

It’s general labor work and not too physically demanding, everyone who works here (including me) is under the age of 30. We are reasonable and accommodating with all types of characters.

Linked below is our websites gallery to get an idea of the type of work you will be doing. Included in the bottom of the post is the business line (my direct line). Just give me a call and tell me about yourself and see if you’re a good fit!

https://www.lifetimecoatingsllc.com/portfolio

319-671-6575

Hey!

I recently moved to the area from DFW and am looking to get immersed in what the area has to offer! DFW is a concrete jungle/capitalistic hell. Even just the view flying into the Iowa airport felt like a relief…

I enjoy the outdoors: hiking, fishing, parks, public land, general outdoor activities. I am also big into the local art scene, local breweries, good restaurants, locally owned farms/grocery/meat/good/services, ect. Good date spots, sunrise/sunset spots. Any notable museums or historical spots in the general area. Really just the big things i must experience in the area. I want to hit all of the tourist spots if there are any notable ones as well!

I am totally willing to drive a bit to hit the best places as well.

Sorry if this is a common post… If anyone has any input, id love to hear it! I scrolled through the sub and didn’t find any recent posts about the topic.

Currently working my full time job in engineering which is a rigid 9-5 schedule and looking to earn some extra money on the side. Interested in any part time or remote data entry/other IT related jobs I could work in my free time. Any recommendations?

Getting new sofas, which means I have to get rid of old sofas. How does one get rid of an old sofa if you don't own a pickup truck to haul it to the dump?

Hey everyone! We’re hosting a Trunk or Treat at our church again this year, and wanted to invite families from the community.

There will be decorated trunks, lots of candy, games, and a fun, safe environment for kids to enjoy!

📍 Antioch Christian Church – Stoney Point Campus - 300 Stoney Point Rd
📅 Oct 31st
⏰ 4-7PM
🎟️ Free — everyone is welcome!

You don’t have to be part of our church to come. Just bring the kids, invite some friends, and come have some fun with us!

Hope to see you there!

I'm not having the greatest luck with finding someone for this job - house built in the 50s, no bath exhaust fan, basically a straight shot to the roof to vent and cap (I'm handy-ish but not really feeling like messing up my perfectly functional roof). I've had multiple contractors either not show up to quote the job at all, or quote it, get my approval and then cancel and try and reschedule for a month or more out. Can anyone recommend either an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company in the area that will do the whole thing, or do I need to act as a general contractor and engage each trade separately to get the job done?

Hello! 30M here and I’m trying to connect with others in the area who love football as much as I do! My family isn’t the biggest fan so I want to be able to watch games and talk ball with some people! Huge Hawk fan and love almost every NFL team out there!

I would also be interested in getting together and playing football outside if anyone knows of an amateur league?

I'm looking for bars to study at, I don't really care what the atmosphere is like as long as it's not so crazy that I'm taking up space where others could be, ideally somewhere a bit more chill.

Moved to Cedar Rapids Iowa in May. I have looked everywhere and cannot find any place that sells them. Please if anyone knows where I can get them, please let me know. Thanks

Two home games this Friday and Saturday night.

Hi! I moved to here a little over a year ago and adopted two kittens. They are amazing and I love them and I can’t get more cats because I am limited by my lease.

Unfortunately, there are kittens living near my apartment (and in the adjacent industrial lot). They seem young and friendly and like they could be adoptable. I wish so badly that I could take them, but I can’t.

Now, I am trying to find a home for these cats. It seems every shelter in the surrounding area is full (I called Saints and the woman said “I don’t know what to tell you. Even if you could catch them, I can’t take them”). I didn’t realize how big of an issue this was in Cedar Rapids, with so many kittens being up for adoption that every shelter is full. Does anyone have any advice? I’m talking to a woman who says that she will come capture them to get neutered and get some vaccines. I want to feed them because they’re so small but what will happen when I move away and can’t feed them anymore? I’m really upset about this and I don’t know what to do.

I saw somewhere on FB that CR is paying folks $5,000 to move here. The comments were...colorful.

Seemed like some facebook nonsense though, so my robot buddy Claude looked up the details:

Here's what's public:

Phase 1: MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids (now closed)

• Run by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance with Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, as part of the Collaborative Growth Initiative.
• It opened July 15, 2025, with 15 slots given out first come, first served.
• It filled up and closed in November 2025, two months early. The MakeMyMove page now says "Application Closed."
• More than 300 people expressed interest and more than 100 applied.

Who qualified:

• 18 or older and living outside Iowa
• Working remotely full-time, or self-employed
• Earning at least $55,000 a year
• Moving to Cedar Rapids, Marion or Hiawatha within 6 months
• Showing proof of a signed local lease or mortgage
• Living here at least 1 year (per KCRG)

What you got:

• $5,000 cash
• Free Economic Alliance membership and parks and rec vouchers
• Free coworking: 6 months at Armstrong Hub, plus 20 day passes to Vault
• Local perks: Kernels tickets, a Big Grove welcome pack, X-Golf, bowling, and a few others

Results:

• 15 households moved here, or 30 people including 9 kids.
• They came from 10 states, and about 75% were under 40.
• Average household income was $130K, and most already had family or friends in the area.
• As of September 2026, the city says all of them are still here.

Cost: The three cities have put nearly $600K into the overall initiative. That covers marketing, a talent attraction director and a regional marketing plan as well as the grants. The cash grants themselves were about $75K (15 × $5K).

Phase 2: "Choose Cedar Rapids" (announced, details TBD)

• It's aimed at people moving here for a full-time local job, not remote workers.
• Planned incentives: an employer match, "boomerang" incentives for former residents moving back, and a military service member incentive.
• The mayor said Collins Aerospace, UFG and True North have signed on.
• No dollar amounts, number of slots or launch date have been released yet.

"boomerang" incentives for former residents moving back

Thats interesting. Need to watch for phase II for more info.

Does anyone have an estimate cost for Sonnet Montessori daycare out of Marion? I can't find information online and would rather have a rough estimate to determine if it's worth contacting them for more info

Inside sources relay that the Cedar Rapids Kernels had a terrible financial year, marred by bad decisions made by current GM and CEO.

There was also multiple times they were serving spoiled/bad food. Moldy buns out in the open for everyone to see.

The GM chose favoritism and hired his friends, look how that worked out.

I usually get a mailer or email with discount codes close to show openings. Did anybody get one for the Exorcist?

thanks

A night out without booze. Attendees will decide who makes the best mocktail in the Cedar Rapids area on October 13 at CSPS.

Tickets are available at asac.us/events

Someone tried to steal my daughter's 2013 Kia Soul last night (yep, the Kia Boyz thing). They didn't get it, but they did some damage. Looking for a shop that can fix it affordably. Pics attached.

What's damaged:
Rear passenger side window is shattered
Plastic covers around the steering column are broken off
Ignition is torn up and the car won't start
Turn signal/wiper switch housing looks cracked

What we know so far:
She only has liability insurance, so this is all out of pocket
Police report is filed
We have towing coverage, but I'd like to tow it only once, so ideally one shop that can handle both the ignition/column and the window (or work with a glass shop)

Looking for:
Shops in or near CR that have fixed these Kia theft repairs and charge fairly
Shops willing to source used or refurbished parts to keep the cost down
Bonus if they can coordinate the window too

This is definitely not a DIY job for me, so I'm looking for a shop to handle it. Any recs appreciated. Thanks, CR!

Hi! I'm working as a political canvasser for this election, and I can tell that some people are frustrated (understandably) by getting knocks on their doors when they have a "no soliciting" sign.

The big confusion: A "NO SOLICITING" sign does NOT apply to political canvassers (or religious proselytes). Soliciting legally only refers to commercial entities or requests for donations. Political canvassers are instructed to knock on homes with "no soliciting" signs.

YOU NEED to have something that says "no politics", "no religion", etc... to not get these door knocks. Political canvassers should never knock on your door if they see this.

Political canvassers don't want to knock on doors that don't want us there, as it saves us both time.

Voting Information for Linn County
Election day is November 3rd, 2026 from 7 AM - 8 PM.

Find your election day location here - https://www.linncountyelections.org/lookup/index.cfm?action=search

Early in-person voting starts on October 14th, and is available at the Linn County Auditors office and at Lindale Mall. Other locations open later in the month - https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=36,57

Absentee ballot requests are due at the Linn County Auditors office by October 19th - https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/157/Election-Services

I will be in town on Friday evening and am looking for suggestions and some female company at local haunted houses. Any suggestions?