The city of Cedar Rapids has “paused” internal initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion amid mounting state and federal pressure to dismantle related programming. It’s not alone. Other area municipal and school officials report ongoing assessments of internal practices and programs.
Government Notes: Cedar Rapids schools’ bond survey deadline is Wednesday
Also, Linn County supervisors elect new chair, vice chair ahead of resignation
A committee of three Linn County elected officials decided Friday it will pursue an appointment to fill the seat that will be vacated by Supervisor Ben Rogers’ resignation.
Cemeteries reveal rich history, including star-crossed lovers
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in Linn County. They said the issue is one for Iowa courts to decide.
Just over 24 hours after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Development Group broke ground on the new facility Friday. The celebration, however, may be premature.
After more than a decade of trying to bring a casino to Linn County, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids.
Also, Iowa City Council Special election primary is tomorrow, Feb. 4
Three multilingual employees of the Linn County Treasurer’s Office are helping immigrant community members by providing services in English and three other languages.
House lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa. The move comes as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears a decision at its Feb. 6 meeting on whether to grant a license for a Linn County casino.
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
The $19.3 million project, located at 1944 County Home Rd. in Marion, will combine the Engineering Office and the Main Stop into one building and provide space to park all county vehicles at that site indoors.
The former Johnson and Linn county auditors each held roles for over a decade and decided not to seek re-election.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a person who was killed Friday in wrong-way crash in Linn County.
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