Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly gave his seventh state of the city address on Thursday, his first in person since before the pandemic
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Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly gave his seventh state of the city address on Thursday, his first in person since before the pandemic
Astig Planning, a community and environmental planning firm in Iowa City, is in the beginning stages of developing its Inclusive Economic Development Plan.
The Cedar Rapids City Council embraced plans to connect Ellis Boulevard NW to Sixth Street NW, a boon for the Time Check area, but were split 6-3 in their support for work near St. Patrick’s Church that some parishioners opposed.
The Democrat announced Tuesday he is seeking a fifth term on the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
Better Together 2030’s online brainstorming game involves residents in a discussion about what priorities are most important to them as the project continues work on long-term planning in Johnson County.
In Cedar Rapids’ third attempt to secure a gaming license from Iowa regulators, local casino backers will argue against longtime opponents who are now expanding their operations in neighboring states where gaming expansions threaten Iowa revenues.
The commission doing a once-a-decade review of Cedar Rapids’ charter is seeking public input on the governing document. Here’s how to provide feedback.
Cedar Rapids crews will grind stumps left behind from trees removed after the derecho at a lower cost than contracting with a private company.
Application portal is open for interested local students; informational meeting next week
The CDC now lists Johnson County as having “medium” community transmission, but the Board of Supervisors also discussed the need to be flexible if there is another surge in cases.
The panel that regulates Iowa gaming facilities will take applications from those seeking a license to operate a gaming facility in Linn County, potentially opening the door to a casino in Cedar Rapids
Council members, during discussions about meeting protocols, have heard concerns from the public about how a penalty would decrease public participation and engagement from residents.
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will go from seven to nine members after the City Council has replaced the municipal anti-discrimination ordinance.
Masks will no longer be required inside Iowa City facilities as of Tuesday but still will be available to visitors, the city announced Monday. North Liberty and Coralville have also ended their mask mandates.
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