Articles Tagged: Hiawatha

The Collaborative Growth Initiative aims to bolster population and workforce in the greater Cedar Rapids region.

The Hiawatha Fire Department visited the library Monday to give kids an up-close look at the equipment they use

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.

Drivers can expect some delays and disruption at the Interstate 380 exit and entrance ramps at Boyson Road in Hiawatha, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Manchester construction office.

Hiawatha residents and leaders will honor the Linn County town’s history and look toward its future this month with a June 14 community celebration to mark the city’s 75th anniversary.

This year’s lineup for the Iowa Craft Brew Festival features several breweries from around the Corridor.

The HACAP Food Reservoir is hosting its Community Food Drive throughout the summer.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Marion seeks to regulate metal detecting in public parks

A Hiawatha man was convicted this week on five charges involving molesting and assaulting a female teen. He faces up to 13 years in prison.

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Monday on charges that he requested to meet with someone he believed was 13 for sexual purposes.

Cedar Valley Working Families, a new group in Hiawatha, is working to rebuild community and use its power to help local families in uncertain times.

Also, Linn County Conservation campgrounds open this week

Jodi Schafer started in January as the new talent attraction director hired by the Collaborative Growth Initiative — a partnership of the cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

Also, Marion City Council approves incentives for Uptown housing project