Local Government

Cedar Rapids city leaders are investing upward of $5 million into a series of building renovations that will lead to the relocation of several city departments in the name of space optimization.

Don Thomas, who served as Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner for 12 years, is being remembered for his dedication to Cedar Rapids, which took different forms, from roller skating at farmers markets, to providing a vision for a network of trails throughout the metro area.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, meet the Marion police chief finalists at Wednesday open house

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors earlier this week voted down a proposed budget amendment that would have increased the number of beds guaranteed to the county at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.

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.