Local Government

Area veterans are now able to get a discounted adoption fee through Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control thanks to a new partnership with a national nonprofit.

The North Liberty City Council is getting closer to approving ballot language that would put a 1 percent local-option sales tax in front of voters this fall.

The Collaborative Growth Initiative aims to bolster population and workforce in the greater Cedar Rapids region.

The former local TV news anchor wants to expand housing and grow Cedar Rapids’ population and workforce

Alsoin this week’s Government Notes, an Interstate 380 off-ramp at North Liberty will close this week.

The Auditor of State's Office released the re-audit this week. It was requested after the long-awaited city-backed grocery store at 221 Franklin St. in Waterloo suddenly closed its doors after less than a year in business.

Four finalists include one internal and three external applicants to replace former chief Mike Kitsmiller.

Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control will now report directly to the City Manager’s office in a move meant to better support the animal welfare agency amid ongoing staffing issues.

Nearly two years after the launch of a regional growth initiative, three area cities are being asked to reaffirm their support. Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talent attraction director Jodi Schafer this week provided Cedar Rapids City Council members with an update on the Collaborative Growth Initiative’s year-one goals and funding needs. She’s planning similar presentations for the Marion and Hiawatha city councils.

County leaders say the project should increase space, safety at the seasonal overnight shelter.

Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal says third-party review is imminent to further improve operations

A Covington Road bridge closes today for reconstruction and other government happenings in Linn and Johnson counties.