The group building a case for better elections in Iowa is expanding outreach to pave the way for lawmakers to authorize ranked choice voting. Here’s what Better Ballot Iowa’s director had to say about next steps.
In a walking tour of Cedar Rapids flood infrastructure with Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, city officials said they plan to seek $50 million through the DOT’s Bridge Investment Program to fund the reconstruction of the Eighth Avenue bridge.
See how Jeaniejo Bailey commemorates personal memories from breast milk, ashes and more.
Texas guitarist cut her teeth on Houston club scene.
Specials this month include the Summertime S’mores latte and the Summertime S’mores dipped waffle cone, part of the camper’s rotating ice cream flavors. Other signatures include the Sweet Honey latte and Ice Cream latte.
The hour expansion is rare at a time when most restaurants are reducing their hours or continuing pandemic hour reductions due to ongoing labor shortages in the industry.
This year’s nighttime favorite returns to downtown Cedar Rapids with more than 100 vendors and entertainment.
Everbowl, a California-based chain, will open its first location in Cedar Rapids as part of a 10-store deal in Iowa.
The historic Guaranty Bank building and Old World Theater property is listed for sale as efforts to pursue a $50 million transformation of the site into two hotels and restaurants in downtown Cedar Rapids have faltered, the potential developer said.
The candlelight dinner on the 16th Avenue Bridge of Lions between Czech Village and New Bohemia features options from Amos Deans Catering, Czech Town Station, Lion Bridge Brewing Company and Peppercorn Food Company.
The city of Cedar Rapids late Thursday night dropped the requirement that staff and visitors wear masks inside city buildings and vehicles to curb the spread of COVID-19.
By adding railroad crossing gates and flashing lights, Cedar Rapids may apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration for a quiet zone designation that reduces the use of train whistles by up to 40 percent. The project has been delayed by COVID-19 and material shortages.
The Cedar Rapids Charter Review Commission voted Thursday to recommend changes that would broaden ethics language for the city’s top officials and also keep the door open for ranked choice voting in the future.
Local leaders ‘disappointed’ the project did not make RAISE Grant funding list
After the iconic Cedar Rapids arts organization lost its tax-exempt status for failing to file three years of tax returns, the IRS’ decision to reinstate its status opens access to more funding as the group grapples with its long-term sustainability.
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