J’nae Peterman started this summer as the homeless systems manager, a new three-year position jointly funded by Cedar Rapids and Linn County where she will streamline local resources to support the growing unhoused population.
Iowa lawmakers may consider a moratorium halting new casinos at the start of the legislative session in 2025, potentially thwarting Cedar Rapids’ third bid for a gambling facility in the weeks before state regulators are slated to vote on awarding license.
The city of Cedar Rapids is planning for $10 million in improvements to streets connecting to where the Iowa DOT will reconstruct the Wright Brothers Boulevard and I-380 interchange.
The city of Cedar Rapids has acquired a prime downtown site for temporary use as parking during flood wall construction. In the long run, the $1.025 million property purchase will allow the city to seek redevelopment proposals to transform the vacant land.
Long John Silver’s is making a comeback in Cedar Rapids after a fire damaged the city’s only remaining location.
With steady demand and projected funding changes in the next fiscal year, Meals on Wheels is holding a second fundraiser to help feed older adults in need.
1902 report tells of fights, ‘dope fiends,’ birds and beasts on the Levee
A Cedar Rapids man was charged for eluding officers after leading them on a high-speed chase on a motorcycle Friday night.
Also, a meeting Wednesday will share information about a proposed new solar project in Linn County.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to fine people for sleeping in public areas may pave the way for state lawmakers to revisit legislation in 2025 that would criminalize homelessness. Some Iowa cities are weighing policy changes to respond to growing numbers of unhoused people.
After losing his wife and stepson to addiction, a Cedar Rapids app developer wants to make mental wellness a matter of empowerment.
Owner formerly operated thrift store in Bahamas
Federal disaster recovery funding is helping Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities in Linn and Benton counties boost housing stock after the 2020 derecho, expanding homeownership for low- and moderate-income households. Here’s how to apply.
Brenna Fall, a Cedar Rapids Public Works employee the past seven years, was tapped as the department’s director starting Wednesday.
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