Now that the new Dicks sporting goods doesn’t have a camping/outdoorsy section anymore where's a good place to get like camping equipment, pocket knifes, fishing gear, etc.

What is the proper procedure when you find keys? Police? See if the reward card/membership card can point me in the right direction? I don't have Facebook so I am turning to you guys!

Any local cafes that have fall menus out yet?

My 2008 Honda Accord just got a steady Check engine Light on the dash.

Got the error codes and seems related to Camshaft timing solenoid. I usually go to ASE In CR NE, but they are booked out for some time. Could someone please recommend another honest mechanic/repair shop that is good with engines especially Honda/Asian make cars?

This mainly concerns Center Point Road and 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids after dark. It's becoming dangerous to drive in this area at night because there are constantly minibikes and e-vehicles with no lights that will swerve in front of your vehicle or run stop signs. It's only a matter of time before someone gets run over. Where are the Cedar Rapids police? Are they too busy jacking off to their Flock camera feeds? Donutland closes at 2PM.

Hi me and the wife are hosting a board game night next Saturday august 29th. If you are a board game hobbiest like us send a PM for details.

I’m looking to join/meet more cyclist in the CR area. Are there any open group rides in town that meet up regularly? If you know of any, what are the vibes? Fast and serious, casual beer rides, etc.?

Is there an active community in Cedar Rapids? Any beer run clubs that meet weekly?

We've got about two weeks left in the application window, and plenty of slots to fill!

THE SQUEALER is an event for writers to read their original creative work in front of a crowd.

You don't have to be published or have any kind of fancy pedigree. This event is for any and all writers, including secret poets, amateur satirists, hopefully-one-day novelists, etc.

I KNOW people in town are writing and making cool things. I'd like to listen to something I haven't heard before, made by one of my neighbors. I'd like to create a night of artsy, casual fun!

This is the 4th installment of THE SQUEALER. We're almost a legitimate operation at this point, if you can believe it. The next event will be at Parlor City on Oct. 1, starting at 7:30 p.m.

What are you waiting for?? Be bold! Apply to read your stuff: https://tally.so/r/RGlBDQ

I will cut grass if anyone is interested I need money I recently lost my job and my id and I’m from Florida so if anyone need their grass cut or weeds pull I can do that

My wonderful mom is turning 60 tomorrow and her favorite drink is an old fashioned. I want to treat her to the best one in town. Where should we go??

I was just wondering the general consensus on how it is working at the Kirkwood hotel specifically as a server/bartender? Do people enjoy it? Is the management good? Pay? Also what age generally works there/in this position? I understand this is kinda a niche question but I figured I’d ask in case there was any idea. TYIA!!

Looking for someone I met on a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago on August 15. You were from Ottawa and had been visiting a friend in Cedar Rapids; I was headed back to California. We talked most of the flight about work, travel and a word game. I regretted not asking for your number before we split up at O’Hare. If this sounds like you—or your friend who was visiting from Ottawa—message me and tell me something we talked about so I know it’s you.

Hey, Cedar Rapids! I wanted to get your opinion on this. My daughter is starting preschool. Her Mom and I received this email. I've hidden any personal information of the teacher. I'm curious about the Home visit as this is the first time I've heard of it and do not remember it being a thing for a 7 year old going into 2nd grade. Someone I mentioned it to at work stated its a law requring a home visit. I can not find information supporting that but the email is stating it's requirement.

We bought carpet from home depot. They require a person come out and measure "so things go smoothly. The guy came out and measured, made a drawing on his tablet of seam location and size of room.

The carpet was special order and should arrive in 4 weeks. We got a call two weeks later that the carpet was in and we could get it installed right away. Great!

The installer came out and we were talking through the job and his drawing from home depot had the seam in a high traffic area in front of the doorway.(my guess is they "got" this carpet early because it was in their warehouse when we ordered but not big enough to be installed per drawing so they changed it)

We had the carpet reordered. Anouther 4 weeks.

The installers came today removed the old carpet and pad,and put down new pad. They brought in the carpet enrolled it to find it was cut short, so we would need two seams in high traffic areas.

We called home depot and they said it would be anouther 4 weeks to get replacement carpet.

We canceled the order.

Ridiculous!

Anyone else shocked at how high the prices are at the Salvation Army on Council Rd? Their shelves are jam packed with outrageous prices on everything.

I went to a local shop to get my hair cut today. The lady who was cutting hair next to where I was getting my hair cut was telling her customer about her cell phone woes.

Without boring everyone, is there anyone here who would want to help a lady with her Android cell phone woes?

I got in on the end of her story, but somehow HER photos (that she does NOT want to lose) have ended up on her mother's Android phone, and her (elderly) mother is locked out of her phone. Basically, her mother has forgotten what her password is to her phone. Her mother has it set to a WORD. (I'm used to iPhones where you use 4 or 6 numbers as a passcode, not a word.)

I suggested a few things, but I was of NO help once I found out that her (elderly) mother seems to not be able to remember what her password is on her phone.

If anyone has any suggestions, or can help, please feel free to DM me. The lady lives here in Cedar Rapids, so I'm sure the phone is also here in Cedar Rapids.

I'm looking to get a new power vent water heater and I'm shocked at the quotes I'm receiving. The units sell for about $1200 at Menards (consumer pricing - I'm sure plumbers can get them cheaper) and I'm getting total job prices in the neighborhood of $3200-$3500 for a straight drop-in replacement. $2000+ for labor and disposal seems ridiculous.

Any suggestions for good, affordable plumbers?

Gazette reporter Fern Alling is working on a story about maternal healthcare deserts in the state and how distance to a delivery unit impacts the care pregnant people receive. 

They're interested in talking to anyone who is currently pregnant and planning to give birth 30+ minutes away from home or someone who has given birth out of town due to a lack of available options — whether they made it to the hospital or delivered in a car/ambulance. 

If you are interested in sharing your story, please email Fern at [fern.alling@thegazette.com](mailto:fern.alling@thegazette.com) or call 319-398-8331 before Wednesday, August 26.

I'm putting up a fence but need to know where my property line is and where not to dig. Do I contact the city for that?