A lawsuit filed by a retired federal prosecutor alleges the Cedar Rapids City Council violated Iowa open meetings law for conducting a closed session interview of a city clerk candidate
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A lawsuit filed by a retired federal prosecutor alleges the Cedar Rapids City Council violated Iowa open meetings law for conducting a closed session interview of a city clerk candidate
A Coe College team is leading efforts to study wildlife in and around Cedar Lake in a collaborative research project with the community. People can contribute to scientific research with the iNaturalist mobile app.
After three months of operations, the Johnson County mental health and substance abuse center has served dozens of people, and more services are coming online soon.
Cedar Rapids pools begin phased opening for the season
Eric Goers has spent 15 years as assistant city attorney.
Splash pads in Cedar Rapids parks will open for the season on Saturday.
The city shares progress on downtown flood control work underway this year as the pace of work increases on the permanent flood control system.
County facilities will fully reopen to the public June 1.
The City Council approved an amended budget accounting for increases of $141 million in expenses, $96 million in revenue
Residents may test the new “Cosmo” sit-down scooters for free from 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 3 at Greene Square. The new scooters arrive starting Friday, in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Jason Glass, vice chair of the city’s Human Rights Commission, announced his intention to run for city council.
One year after George Floyd’s murder, the Cedar Rapids City Council prepares to appoint members to the new citizens’ police review board, which takes applications until May 31. The panel was the top demand for police reform from racial justice advocates after Floyd’s death.
The Gazette asked people throughout the region: “In the year since the death of George Floyd, what has changed in your community?” Here, in their words, are their answers.
Police issued more than a dozen citations over the weekend to individuals riding scooters and bicycles on the sidewalks in downtown Cedar Rapids.
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