Former Congressman Rod Blum suspends his campaign for Iowa’s open 2nd District U.S. House seat, while new attack ads target Iowa Republicans over wind energy tax credits, health care costs and the federal shutdown.
In-person absentee voting — sometimes called “early voting” — begins Wednesday in both Linn and Johnson counties and will run through Monday, Nov. 3. Ballots will include a host of city and school elections across the area, as well as multiple bond issues.
A barrier made of police tape that on Tuesday kept a crowd of protesters away from the U.S. Homeland Security Building in Cedar Rapids — where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is housed — could soon be replaced by a seven-foot, chain-link fence.
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.
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