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Thousands took to the streets in 2020 to push for racial justice and equity, but area activists say the work didn’t stop there.

Board chair Brandy Z. Meisheid presented the annual State of the County address Thursday to highlight past success and future projects.

Two Eastern Iowa lawmakers are doubling down on their support of a massive package of tax breaks and spending cuts despite pushback from Democrats — as well as some of their Republican peers.

Speaking to a crowd of nearly 800 people Wednesday, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell highlighted recent accomplishments like two new data centers; previewed coming improvements like public art on May’s Island and a new roundhouse in Czech Village; and encouraged attendees to support the proposed Cedar Rapids school bond.

Marion officials are mulling several high-profile upgrades to Lowe Park after an analysis of existing park amenities identified nearly $8 million in potential improvements.

NewBo City Market will partner with a Johnson County nonprofit to bring a new community grocery store to Cedar Rapids.

Marion City Council members on Thursday approved the sale of the airport runway to 530 Investments LLC for $500,000. The city bought the runway and a fixed base operations building in 2015 for $1.67 million and invested an additional $1.8 million into a 2020 runway extension.

Timely construction of the $275M Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.

The project will honor the Cedar Rapids neighborhood’s unique history and character.

The store would sell a variety of perishable and nonperishable food items in one of the areas most affected by the closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids.

City leaders and community members this week will celebrate substantial completion of the roughly $8.35 million Central Plaza project in the heart of Uptown Marion. The plaza includes a refrigerated ice loop, water features, public art and plenty of seating.

Hundreds of new multifamily units are expected to open up this year as demand grows for downtown living.

Doug Neumann soon will step down this year after 19 years in economic development.

The 10-week program will explore transportation planning and develop solutions to local transportation challenges. Registration to participate -- for free -- is now open.

According to unofficial results, Angel Ramirez bested Bernie Hayes to represent southeast Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House.