Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

The trails will reopen in spring 2022 when the weather allows.

With the arrival of November, Eastern Iowa’s fall sweater weather is expected to change to winter jacket weather for this week.

Police investigating 2 separate shootings Saturday in the city that led to injuries.

The dispute started when Unique Homes filed a lawsuit against Andrews in 2014 over a single-family home they had entered a contract with the company to build in Mahomet, Ill.

The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board attorney said Friday he is looking into potential ethics issues as a complaint has been filed over a mailer criticizing Cedar Rapids mayoral candidate Tiffany O’Donnell for her support for Republicans. Steve Shriver says he resigned after learning Andrews’ campaign coordinated the mailer with a PAC.

Almost $225,000 raised in support of extending the local-option sales tax, which goes to street repairs in Cedar Rapids.

Amara Andrews has raised $181,440 ahead of the Nov. 2 Cedar Rapids mayoral race, dwarfing the totals of incumbent Brad Hart and Women Lead Change Chief Executive Officer Tiffany O’Donnell, who raised $80,783.63 and $136,770, respectively.

The developer’s preliminary subdivision plat was originally scheduled for consideration from the city planning commission on Thursday afternoon

The city will receive around $6 million, plans to apply for Linn County funding as well

A panel of four local judges sampled seven Iowa cities’ drinking water and Keokuk’s sample was identified as the best.

One local property owner is on the move to sweeten 16th Avenue Southwest. In other food news: Vivian’s Express Grill temporarily closes; NewBo Bash returns.

Details remain in the works for where developers would build a potential casino ahead of the Nov. 2 vote on the Linn County gaming referendum, which leaves open the door for cities to seek a casino license. If passed, the matter will never come before county voters again.

The walk was held at the McGrath Amphitheatre on Saturday. Fundraising continues through the end of the year and donations can be made online.

This screening at His Hands Free Clinic is available to those ages 18 and older without dental insurance.

Cedar Rapids and Linn County are partnering to provide a combined $14 million in American Rescue Plan funds and on Wednesday will launch an online proposal process for eligible community organizations to apply for the funding.