The county purchased the 15 unit property at 1102 Hollywood Blvd. in Iowa City, in 2024 for $1.7 million, marking the first time the county has directly owned housing stock. Under a plan proposed by Iowa City, federally funded rental assistance vouchers, combined with VA support services, would be offered to veterans living in the units.
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary Club hosted the fourth annual Grand Impact event where three local non-profits competed for funding. The winner was Willis Dady Homeless Services, which will use its $100,000 prize to expand a recycling program.
Linn County’s Alliance for Equitable Housing is still seeking landlords to participate in a pilot program announced in October that would provide financial incentives to Linn County landlords to offer housing to individuals who have had difficulty getting approved for leases in the past.
Legislation in the Iowa House and Senate would prohibit unauthorized camping on public lands, a move advocates for people experiencing homelessness argue would “criminalize homelessness.”
The dramatic rise was driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday.
A new Cedar Rapids restaurant is spending its first Thanksgiving by giving back to those in need, and is asking for the public’s help to make it happen.
After a decade at Waypoint, where she served as housing services director, J’nae Peterman taking a deep dive to find unified solutions for homelessness that have vexed countless nonprofits and municipalities across the country.
A pilot program funded by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will launch next month with the goal to house 30 “housing-challenged” tenants with private landlords in an effort to reduce homelessness and housing insecurity.
The Iowa City Police Department recently launched its first-ever crisis co-responder team, pairing an officer with a mental health liaison to de-escalate crises, provide on-scene support, and connect individuals to essential services.
Also, Johnson County forming committee to evaluate jail needs
J’nae Peterman started this summer as the homeless systems manager, a new three-year position jointly funded by Cedar Rapids and Linn County where she will streamline local resources to support the growing unhoused population.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to fine people for sleeping in public areas may pave the way for state lawmakers to revisit legislation in 2025 that would criminalize homelessness. Some Iowa cities are weighing policy changes to respond to growing numbers of unhoused people.
Also, Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties in response to Monday's derecho
Highlights from annual Linn County address; 3 creative projects that received Inspire Iowa grants
During the Cedar Rapids City Council’s 2024 goal-setting session Wednesday, members discussed the community's work in creating a desirable place to call home and the need for affordable housing options.
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