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Save CR Heritage moves into next phase for historic Zastera Building project in Cedar Rapids
07
Mar 2026

Save CR Heritage moves into next phase for historic Zastera Building project in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Save CR Heritage, a nonprofit committed to preserving historic resources through education, assistance, advocacy and action, is moving into the next..

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Iowa three-bedroom farmhouse offered for free; must be moved
18
Feb 2026

Iowa three-bedroom farmhouse offered for free; must be moved

A three-bedroom farmhouse in rural Solon is being offered for free to anyone who can move the home by this summer. The exterior of the..

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Historic Cedar Rapids mansion in need of new owner
25
Sep 2025

Historic Cedar Rapids mansion in need of new owner

UPDATE Feb.12, 2026: A new owner of this historic property has opened a plant shop in the Cedar Rapids mansion. See photos and more here:..

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Save CR Heritage thanks supporters in successful capital campaign for historic Zastera Pharmacy storefront
17
Aug 2025

Save CR Heritage thanks supporters in successful capital campaign for historic Zastera Pharmacy storefront

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than 100 individuals, businesses and organizations joined together to help Save CR Heritage breathe new life into the northwest neighborhood..

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Local Czech groups, other organizations support revitalizing building with Bohemian origins
20
Jul 2025

Local Czech groups, other organizations support revitalizing building with Bohemian origins

NOTE: Brick-by-Brick II: Final Countdown will be held 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the J.E. Halvorson House, 606 Fifth Ave. SE. While supplies..

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Plans will return historic west side storefront in Cedar Rapids to its roots
26
May 2025

Plans will return historic west side storefront in Cedar Rapids to its roots

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The 1920s brick storefront at 1135-1137 Ellis Blvd. NW has served the Time Check neighborhood for more than a century, selling..

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Nearly lost piece of history finds new life close to home
11
Jan 2025

Nearly lost piece of history finds new life close to home

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Ransacked by squatters and vandalized during break-ins, the turn-of-the-century homes along First Avenue SE were considered..

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Early 1900s Cedar Rapids house in need of new home
02
Jan 2025

Early 1900s Cedar Rapids house in need of new home

UPDATE Sept. 10, 2025: The owners of the farmhouse had worked with a person interested in moving the home, but when that did not work..

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Save CR Heritage 2024 year-end review
23
Dec 2024

Save CR Heritage 2024 year-end review

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — This year has been a monumental one for Save CR Heritage, and the entire city, as the all-volunteer nonprofit finally saw..

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Cedar Rapids School Board votes to renovate Harrison Elementary; funding source not specified
26
Aug 2024

Cedar Rapids School Board votes to renovate Harrison Elementary; funding source not specified

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education unanimously voted Aug. 26 to renovate Harrison..

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