Cedar Rapids: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

News •

Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:46 AM ET (Des Moines Register)

Collins Aerospace, largest employer in Cedar Rapids, announces layoffs • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:27 PM ET (Des Moines Register)

Fire breaks out at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries • Oct. 24, 2026, 7:26 PM ET (AP)

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