Grace Nieland

Proposed ordinance IDs 4 allowable station locations.

Nearly one million of the trees felled in the 2020 derecho were in Linn County alone, and the damage left rural and urban communities alike with gaping holes in their tree canopies. Five years later, The Gazette is revisiting what’s been done to fill the gaps.

Of the more than $40 million in contracts awarded for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center so far, 96 percent have gone to Iowa companies.

The donation from QTS, which is building a data center in Cedar Rapids, will support derecho recovery efforts through tree plantings on private property.

The planned expansion at NewBo City Market has been delayed by unexpected construction costs.

Grant Harper is the first Marion City Council candidate to formally announce an intent to run in the Nov. 4 city election.

In collaboration with Alliant Energy, the smart streetlight project aims to enhance energy efficiency and offer additional amenities in Mount Vernon’s uptown area.

City officials call it a “proactive” move aimed at maximizing future earnings.

Linn County officials this week approved funding for three studies to learn more about current water quality conditions.

NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi will step down Aug. 15.

The penalty relates to wells dug at Cedar Rapids data center construction site.

Also, Fairfax will host an open house for city administrator finalists

An Iowa native, Mardorf was hired in June to lead oversee parks operations and spearhead department initiatives.

The free admission days supported by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.

Announcement comes after fatal shooting at NYC office building.