Federal funding for Iowa library systems — and the public services they support — could be at risk following a presidential directive targeting a federal agency that provides financial support to libraries across the U.S.
State legislator Sami Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, was chosen Tuesday to replace outgoing supervisor Ben Rogers.
To mark the start of Earth Month, Cedar Rapids Transit will not charge a fare Tuesday to ride a city bus.
Also, interviews begin today for a Linn County supervisor seat that will be vacated Tuesday.
The program will focus on those experiencing withdrawal after the use of alcohol or opiates.
Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area in Benton County, a park known for its camping, hiking and renowned disc golf course, is doubling in size after two years of collaborative work by Benton County Conservation and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
The Murray Family Foundation also will offer career-readiness resources to athletes
The appointment process continues, although a possible change in relevant state law looms. A total of 17 people applied for the vacancy that opens Tuesday on the three-member board.
Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to authorize financial incentives to Ginkgo Ridge LLC from the city’s Community Benefit - Economic Development Program.
In the first three months of this year, five fires have ignited in the Iowa City Landfill and have required emergency response to extinguish.
Applicants this month were sought to replace District 2 Supervisor Ben Rogers, who will resign next week after 16 years on the board.
Also, a study reports the addition of an Uptown Marion hotel would have an economic impact of $21 million over its first five years of occupancy
The North Liberty City Council has unanimously approved a $20 million incentive to make way for the development of 65,000 square feet of commercial space and 350 apartments across 20 acres located south of North Liberty’s Community Center.
Jodi Schafer started in January as the new talent attraction director hired by the Collaborative Growth Initiative — a partnership of the cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
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