Grace Nieland

Juliet Abdel will assume the role of president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on July 28, replacing outgoing director Doug Neumann.

Longtime Matthew 25 leader Clint Twedt-Ball will step down July 15.

The company will now layoff 250 people in late July, down from the 650 layoffs originally announced in April.

Four finalists include one internal and three external applicants to replace former chief Mike Kitsmiller.

Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control will now report directly to the City Manager’s office in a move meant to better support the animal welfare agency amid ongoing staffing issues.

Nearly two years after the launch of a regional growth initiative, three area cities are being asked to reaffirm their support. Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talent attraction director Jodi Schafer this week provided Cedar Rapids City Council members with an update on the Collaborative Growth Initiative’s year-one goals and funding needs. She’s planning similar presentations for the Marion and Hiawatha city councils.

County leaders say the project should increase space, safety at the seasonal overnight shelter.

Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal says third-party review is imminent to further improve operations

Caleb Knutson began his job with Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District. Now he’s helping bring the Downtown Vision Plan to life.

A district judge has affirmed the validity of a state-issued gaming license for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center.

The Cedar Rapids City Council’s top priorities will remain unchanged for the year ahead, with members signaling their intent to pursue those goals with an eye for population growth through intentional investment.

The panel — moderated by Linn County Supervisor Sami Scheetz — will discuss how changes proposed under the federal reconciliation and tax bill could affect area residents with a special focus on potential cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.

Finalists are set to be interviewed next month. The city is working to fill the position after previous Chief Mike Kitsmiller retired in April.

The city of Cedar Rapids is looking to center citizen feedback in future conversations around active transportation through the creation of a new city commission.

Radix Recovery launched outpatient services this spring with inpatient care to follow later this year at Cedar Rapids facility.