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The $14.9 million Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will connect the historic NewBo and Czech Village districts.

Republican Bernie Hayes is running against Democrat Angel Ramirez in the special election to represent Iowa House District 78, which includes a section of northeast Cedar Rapids and a broad swath of southeast Cedar Rapids.

Preference will be given to financially feasible proposals that focus on residential and/or commercial development.

The suit, filed by Gov. Kim Reynolds and announced by her office Friday, aims to stop the release of several office communications to the Des Moines Register on the grounds of “executive privilege.”

Hy-Vee’s regional bakery in Cedar Rapids employs roughly 60 people, all of whom have been offered positions at other nearby Hy-Vee locations.

Linn County Supervisors this week unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2026, which spans July 1 through June 30, 2026. The levy rate will decrease, but residential and agricultural property owners can still expect to see an increase in their Linn County tax bill.

The national retailer’s new location will replace existing facility on Sixth Street SW.

The Cedar Rapids businessman used a customer-first approach to lead Ginsberg Jewelers for decades.

Early voting begins this week as Republican Bernie Hayes faces Democrat Angel Ramirez to represent southeast Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House.

Timely construction of the proposed $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.A hearing is now set for May 7.

Appointee Sami Scheetz will retain his role as District 2 supervisor through 2026

The winner of the April 29 special election will represent southeast Cedar Rapids in the state Legislature.

Republicans have yet to produce a formal challenger, although Linn County GOP will soon host its own nominating convention.

The change will allow for a more robust consideration of circumstances for individuals receiving housing choice vouchers who are charged with a crime.

The bill, Senate File 75, requires counties that house a public university to elect county supervisors by districts, rather than having members elected at-large. Further, special elections will now be required to fill most board vacancies in Iowa’s largest counties.