Story Ideas
Cedar Rapids is full of interesting people, places and projects. Let us help you find your next story idea.
City of Cedar Rapids Government Organization
For story ideas on the following topics, contact Phillip Platz - p.platz@cedar-rapids.org; 319-286-5162:
- Economic Development
- Major employers
- Target industries
- Workforce
- Education
- Statistics: population, demographics, employment, etc.
- Business climate
City Communications Division Contact List
Cedar Rapids Tourism Office
For story starters on the following topics, contact Angela Cox- a.cox@tourismcedarrapids.com; 319-731-4557:
- Tourism
- Arts and culture
- Attractions and things to do
- Festivals and events
In Cedar Rapids with time to explore? Check out our Official Guide to Chillin' in Cedar Rapids to help you select some great restaurants to fit your taste and mood, and other fun places to explore while you’re visiting.
Press Kit
- About Cedar Rapids
- Regional Statistics
- Major Employers
- Target Industries: Food/Bio, Life Sciences, Logistics/Distribution, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship and Business Services, Retail
- Rankings and Recognitions
- Flood of 2008
Video and Photo Locations
Cedar Rapids offers many exciting and unique views and backdrops for interviews and b-roll. For more information and ideas, contact Phillip Platz, Interim Communications Division Manager for the City of Cedar Rapids (p.platz@cedar-rapids.org; 319-286-5162) or Angela Cox, Director of Marketing & Communication for the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office (a.cox@tourismcedarrapids.com; 319-731-4557).
Veteran’s Memorial Building
50 2nd Avenue Bridge
Website
City Hall – Council Chamber Murals
101 First Street SE
Website
Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library – including rooftop garden and seating area
450 5th Avenue SE
www.crlibrary.org
Five Seasons Plaza – Featuring our well-known Cedar Rapids Tree of Five Seasons sculpture
1st Street and 1st Ave NE
Greene Square
400 4th Avenue SE
NewBo City Market
1100 3rd Street SE
newbocitymarket.org
Czech Village
crmainstreet.org
McGrath Amphitheatre
1st Street W and 3rd Avenue SW
mcgrathamphitheatre.com
Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Avenue SE
paramounttheatrecr.com
Bridge of Lions
16th Avenue Bridge SW-SE
Ushers Ferry Historical Village
5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE
website
Noelridge Park – Flower Gardens, accessible playground, Aquatic Center
4900 Council St NE
website
Coe College campus
5008, 1220 1st Ave NE
coe.edu
Mount Mercy University Campus
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
mtmercy.edu
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
kirkwood.edu
