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Linn County Board of Supervisors Chair Ben Rogers called Friday for the board to increase again to five members after voters upset at six-figure salaries whittled it down to three members in 2016.

Tom Treharne, the city’s community development director, talks about new apartments, affordable housing

The program, a partnership between The Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, will give the winning business $20,000 toward “rent and build-out” at a selected property in downtown Cedar Rapids.

The Marion City Council will likely vote in May to extend the deal though fiscal 2023 to give the city more time to figure out the details of what the future of its public transportation could look like.

The First Methodist Episcopal Church, a historic and iconic feature on Uptown Marion’s horizon that was set to be demolished soon, may be saved after all.

The council looked at 3 options, but a slight majority favored Option B, which did not include the wave pool but left room in the plan for future expansion for one.

The large building at 640 Marion Blvd. will be developed on the former Hames Homes site at the western gateway of Marion.

Iowa’s Walking Club is holding a group-guided hike on May 7 in Cedar Rapids. There will be 5K and 10K options for walkers.

Fueled by $11 million in federal pandemic aid, the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved funding Wednesday for 39 applicants.

Supervisors Chair Ben Rogers presented a proposed funding list for $5.5 million toward social service and public health needs on Monday morning

Linn County Supervisors will discuss and vote on allocating $11 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding next week.

Since the council was meeting in a work session, it did not vote on approving the plan, but instead provided feedback — opening the possibility the plan would be tweaked.

Two council members warm to idea, but with speed limit of 35 mph or less

City Manager Ryan Waller said the results are invaluable as the city revisits its strategic plan and budget process for fiscal 2024.

The Linn County Mental Health Access Center will be open for walk-ins on weekends, beginning this Saturday.