The department’s goal is to address coverage gaps among vulnerable populations on the city’s south side.
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Gage Miskimen News Feb. 5, 2023 5:00 am5d ago
The department’s goal is to address coverage gaps among vulnerable populations on the city’s south side.
Marissa Payne Local Government Feb. 1, 2023 3:19 pm4d ago
Work on a 640-acre solar farm near Coggon may soon be underway after a Linn County District Court judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Board of Supervisors by a family who lives near the planned project.
Local Government Jan. 31, 2023 5:00 pm5d ago
In a bid to recruit and retain qualified workers to Linn County while grappling with record-high inflation, the county compensation board suggested bumping salaries 12 percent for the county sheriff and attorney, and 10 percent for others.
News Jan. 30, 2023 6:00 am7d ago
As Uptown Marion undergone a revitalization, more people are visiting. That means parking spaces are harder to come by. But leaders say the issue is not that there aren’t enough parking spaces, it’s that people don’t always know where to find parking.
Local Government Jan. 30, 2023 5:00 am9d ago
Also, Iowa City residents’ feedback leads to new bus stop
Local Government Jan. 28, 2023 6:00 am9d ago
The project is in the early stages as the city works to secure state and federal funding to help pay for the effort. A decision on the city’s application is anticipated in November.
Local Government Jan. 27, 2023 4:45 pm9d ago
The proposed $174M budget would make fiscal year 2024 “our largest year yet,” according to Marion’s assistant finance director, Brian McKenzie. He attributed the growth to a number of capital projects, including the Public Services Department facility, Uptown Plaza and Depot development, and continued streetscape work.
Local Government Jan. 27, 2023 2:02 pm9d ago
Developer Brandon Pratt is asking the city to be a financial partner in the project, which would include an indoor recreation area for sports and community events, a Pizza Ranch restaurant, and a family entertainment center, which will include bowling, ax-throwing, billiards, an arcade and shuffleboard.
Local Government Jan. 27, 2023 5:00 am10d ago
Construction is underway of a Big Grove Brewery in the heart of Cedar Rapids, bringing the award-winning local beer to the city this fall. The city council also signs off on new commercial facility, larger Lil’ Drug expansion.
Local Government Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 am11d ago
A condemnation hearing Wednesday provided the first test that city officials and neighbors are looking to as the precedent for how future eminent domain proceedings may pan out for the city’s flood control system.
Local Government Jan. 25, 2023 2:33 pm11d ago
As Hawkeye Downs looks to refresh its property and find new ways to draw people to the racetrack amid financial woes, the Cedar Rapids City Council was split but advanced a rezoning to make way for a salvage yard on the property.
Local Government Jan. 24, 2023 2:34 pm12d ago
Office missed including a race on some ballots and initially miscounted absentee ballots.
Local Government Jan. 23, 2023 6:00 am14d ago
Over the last few months, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has been discussing how to move forward with a costly renovation of the county’s administrative campus after the project costs ballooned.
Local Government Jan. 23, 2023 5:00 am16d ago
Also, Marion and MEDCO publish a developer’s guide