Plans for Tower Terrace moving forward
by Cynthia Petersen Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
Hiawatha, Robins, Cedar Rapids, and Marion residents packed the Hiawatha Community Center Oct. 30 for an open house hosted by Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. The open house was held to gather input and feedback from the public.


Tis the season... for giving
by Cynthia Petersen Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
Though Christmas is still more than a month away, there are plenty of groups working hard to make sure those in need have a nice holiday.


Upcoming events in Hiawatha
by Report Submitted · November 21st, 2018
Hiawatha City Offices will be closed Thursday, November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday

Fine Italian cuisine is back at Papa Juan Stefano's
by DJ Kauffman Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
To most, Mexican, Italian and American cuisines are miles apart. But not to Papa Juan's Stephanos Restaurant and Pizza U Design owner Steve Van Fleet, who recently added back his "finest Italian menu items" after removing them six months ago.


Wrestling teaches discipline, respect
by Cynthia Petersen Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
Chris Lembeck, owner of Optimized Wrestling Systems, is hoping to produce a whole new breed of wrestlers. And he's doing it with help from a concept that teaches discipline and respect, as well as strategic wrestling moves.


Road construction is challenging, but necessary for community development
by Cynthia Petersen · August 9th, 2018
Summer seems to be synonymous with road construction in Iowa.

Hiawatha FunFest a celebration of summer in August
by Cynthia Petersen · August 7th, 2018
Celebrate summer with Hiawatha FunFest August 23-24 in Guthridge Park.

2018 Employer Support Freedom Award given to Hiawatha-based Crystal Group
August 2nd, 2018
The Department of Defense announced 15 recipients of the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.

Annual bike ride benefits Hiawatha kids
by Cynthia Petersen · July 31st, 2018
The 16th Annual Hiawatha Bike Ride Around Iowa (HiBRAI) will be held Aug. 18-19, continuing a 16-year tradition that benefits Hiawatha summer programs.

If inflation returns, are you ready?
by Larry K. Fox · July 26th, 2018
Inflation is the normal state of affairs in the U.S. economy. Most economists consider an annual increase in the cost of living of two or three percent per year to be a manageable level of inflation.

Twisters owner opens new sand sports facility
by Cynthia Petersen · July 26th, 2018
John Mangold, owner of Twisters Gymnastics, recently opened another business in close proximity to Twister's current location on Tower Terrace Road.
Sandlot Sports, 4655 Tower Terrace Road, not only offers sand volleyball, but a variety of other fun sand sports, as well as other popular sports.

Podiatry Specialists of Iowa puts best foot forward
by Cynthia Petersen · July 24th, 2018
Hiawatha residents are fortunate to have a variety of medical practices, optometrists, and dentists to choose from.

Hiawatha a symbol of dedication and of 'being a good neighbor'
by Cynthia Petersen · July 19th, 2018
Hiawatha has grown substantially since it was incorporated in 1950. Forty-seven residents signed a petition that led to its creation, with Fay Clark as its first mayor.

Model Yacht Club holds weekly races at Sherman Pond in Hiawatha
by Cynthia Petersen · July 19th, 2018
Hiawatha residents are invited to Sherman Pond on North Center Point Road every other Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., and every Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m., to watch the Eastern Iowa Model Yacht Club members race their remote-controlled model yachts.

History in the making
by Submitted · June 27th, 2018
The Hiawatha History Committee is compiling a book of Hiawatha's history and is asking for the community's help as it searches for photos or information about the first days of Hiawatha.