116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Grace Nieland
I serve as The Gazette’s Linn County government reporter and cover local government and municipal services in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and surrounding Linn County communities. I have been a journalist in northeast Iowa for three years. I have covered topics ranging from local government and business to public safety and courts. My favorite part of my job is learning a bit about a lot while connecting with the community I call home. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking and fiber arts. Sign up for my weekly Linn County Newsletter.
Latest Articles by Grace Nieland
News Jul. 29, 2025 4:30 am144d ago
State Library of Iowa attributes delivery changes to “rising costs and federal budget uncertainty.”
Curious Iowa Jul. 28, 2025 12:21 pm145d ago
Iowa programs tend to focus on physical improvements, emotional support to help older adults.
News Jul. 28, 2025 7:55 am145d ago
The discovery of dozens of temporary, unpermitted wells on a Cedar Rapids construction site has set off a flurry of public confusion and regulatory response across several governmental bodies over the last month.
Local Government Jul. 25, 2025 7:40 am148d ago
The two projects will add a combined 48 units to western Cedar Rapids in previously flood-ravaged areas.
Local Government Jul. 23, 2025 7:18 am150d ago
In an effort to comply with state law, the Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday voted 7-2 to advance a staff proposal to eliminate the section of the city’s municipal code outlining the makeup and responsibilities of the citizen review board.
Local Government Sep. 3, 2025 9:29 am108d ago
The commission unanimously approved the draft code at its Monday meeting. Now, it heads to the Board of Supervisors.
Local Government Jul. 21, 2025 2:59 pm152d ago
Longtime law enforcement officer and peer support advocate Jeremy Sprague is set to join the department on Aug. 21.
Local Government Jul. 21, 2025 8:41 am152d ago
At-large Marion City Council member Randy Strnad announced this week that he will not seek reelection, after nearly a decade on the council.
Local Government Jul. 21, 2025 8:43 am152d ago
The city of Marion is testing the waters on residents’ willingness to support a bond referendum this November to construct a new aquatics center.
Local Government Jul. 17, 2025 9:46 am156d ago
Funds will support new levee in NW Cedar Rapids, road reconstruction and more.
Local Government Jul. 22, 2025 11:06 am151d ago
Linn County is seeking citizen feedback on its proposed nuclear zoning code ahead of next week’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Local Government Jul. 15, 2025 1:52 pm158d ago
How much would someone need to pay you to pack up your life and move across state lines? The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and its partners are hoping the answer is the amount now offered to remote workers willing to relocate to Cedar Rapids, Marion or Hiawatha.
Weather Jul. 15, 2025 9:33 am158d ago
At least nine tornadoes touched down in Iowa last week — including three in Linn County.
Local Government Jul. 15, 2025 7:24 am158d ago
Feedback gathered from attendees will be used to shape the future direction of the Pars & Recreation Department’s therapeutic programming.
Local Government Jul. 14, 2025 9:18 am159d ago
The Linn County Board of Supervisors in many ways is a lesser known cog in the local government machine with a broad purview over issues affecting Linn County residents. And for the first time in over a decade, it’s made up entirely of first-term members.

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