Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids City Council

Also in the Almanac, 17 current and former state lawmakers are endorsing Shannon Lundgren’s Congressional campaign.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will continue evaluating its need for juvenile detention beds

The filing period to nominate candidates for city offices closed Thursday. Here’s a look at who will be on the ballot in Linn and Johnson counties in November.

Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup of local news, Iowa City is launching a “Project Cleanup” volunteer litter removal program.

Members of the Cedar Rapids City Council have signed onto a letter of support for the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s $117 million bond referendum that goes before voters Nov. 4.

Cedar Rapids city staff are in the process of preparing a “strategic parking plan” to identify and address issues in the downtown area.

Cedar Rapids City Council District 3 incumbent Dale Todd is seeking re-election to the council.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Marion unveils new Uptown sculpture

Cedar Rapids City Council members on Tuesday voted to adopt the plans, specifications and cost estimate for a new dog park at Jones Park in southwest Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids City Council member Tyler Olson has announced his intent to run for re-election. Olson serves in an at-large capacity on the council. He was first elected to the nine-member council in 2017 and won re-election in 2021.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Marion officials will discuss a proposed aquatics center project this week.

The two projects will add a combined 48 units to western Cedar Rapids in previously flood-ravaged areas.

In an effort to comply with state law, the Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday voted 7-2 to advance a staff proposal to eliminate the section of the city’s municipal code outlining the makeup and responsibilities of the citizen review board.

Funds will support new levee in NW Cedar Rapids, road reconstruction and more.

Cedar Rapids city leaders are investing upward of $5 million into a series of building renovations that will lead to the relocation of several city departments in the name of space optimization.