Prompted by a contentious and costly local election cycle, the panel reviewing Cedar Rapids’ charter is exploring whether to recommend doing away with runoff elections and instead establish ranked-choice voting -- should Iowa lawmakers allow it.
Public transit in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Coralville dropped their respective mask mandates following a federal court ruling that struck down the nationwide mask requirement for public transportation.
A former Armstrong police officer has been charged with dozens of crimes, making him the latest in a string of former town officials to face criminal charges in the last 14 months.
The $81.5 million First and First West project roughly doubles the investment in Kingston Village. Plans to fill the flood-damaged site with a casino were dashed, but the Cedar Rapids neighborhood quickly grew while the prime real estate sat empty.
Republican Phil Hemingway wants to bring rural representation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Hemingway, who was born and raised in the county, is running for the fifth time for a seat on the board.
The city of Cedar Rapids will use about $1.39 million in federal funds to renovate the vacant property in Wellington Heights and create up to 25 affordable residential units before turning ownership and maintenance over to a nonprofit.
Fueled by $11 million in federal pandemic aid, the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved funding Wednesday for 39 applicants.
The Charter Review Commission now has until June 30 instead of May 1 to complete its review of the city charter and consider recommending changes such as language to adopt ranked-choice voting if it becomes allowed under state law.
The redevelopment of long-vacant city-owned property known as First and First West will start this spring, bringing a mix of restaurants, housing, a Big Grove and other uses online now that the City Council has approved a development agreement
After voters in November opted to extend the local option sales tax that funds Cedar Rapids’ street work, the city has begun work on over 40 projects for 2022. Here’s where to expect road construction this year.
The federal government will cover a larger share of the cost for disasters that occurred in 2020 and 2021, a move that will save Iowa communities millions on 2020 derecho recovery expenses.
Supervisors Chair Ben Rogers presented a proposed funding list for $5.5 million toward social service and public health needs on Monday morning
What used to be a bustling exit on I-80 in Iowa County now is studded with empty buildings since the Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort closed last month. County officials say new boutiques, restaurants and VRBO-style rentals in surrounding towns are picking up the slack.
Council will consider rezoning land and right-of-way vacation for Cedar Rapids Country Club expansion plans. The proposal worries some who fear increased traffic, light pollution, and impacts to the area’s historic character.
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