Public meeting tonight comes as NextEra begins process of restarting the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Public meeting tonight comes as NextEra begins process of restarting the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.
Speaking to a crowd of nearly 800 people Wednesday, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell highlighted recent accomplishments like two new data centers; previewed coming improvements like public art on May’s Island and a new roundhouse in Czech Village; and encouraged attendees to support the proposed Cedar Rapids school bond.
The city of North Liberty is looking to move forward from a mistake that missed the deadline to publish notice of a public hearing and ultimately prevented the city from certifying its Fiscal Year 2026 budget and approving next year’s tax levy.
The City of North Liberty is looking to Iowa lawmakers for help after its Fiscal Year 2026 budget missed being formally approved because a public hearing notice wasn’t published in time. If it can’t correct the mistake, the city would fall $1.3 million short of its planned property tax revenue next year.
Marion officials are mulling several high-profile upgrades to Lowe Park after an analysis of existing park amenities identified nearly $8 million in potential improvements.
Also, the Marion City Council is considering listing 988, the mental health crisis line, on some city vehicles to increase awareness
The Gazette talks with Iowa City Transportation Director Darian Nagle-Gamm about the city’s fare-free program, electric buses and the future of the transit system.
Marion City Council members on Thursday approved the sale of the airport runway to 530 Investments LLC for $500,000. The city bought the runway and a fixed base operations building in 2015 for $1.67 million and invested an additional $1.8 million into a 2020 runway extension.
New law requires three Democratic-leaning Iowa counties — Johnson, Black Hawk, Story — to elect supervisors by district, not at-large
The Iowa City Council gave its approval Tuesday on the first reading of the rezoning of 5.49 acres on the north side of Iowa City to allow for development of an 84-unit apartment complex.
At least one key lawmaker believes a property tax reform bill still has a chance to pass into law before Iowa legislators complete their work for the year, which could happen soon.
Timely construction of the $275M Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.
The proposal for development of the lot at 21 S. Linn St., which is estimated to cost about $40 million, calls for a six-story building to offer retail, entertainment and residential space.
The project will honor the Cedar Rapids neighborhood’s unique history and character.
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