The Iowa Public Information Board issued the advisory opinion this week after a question was posed by the Benton County Attorney’s Office
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The Iowa Public Information Board issued the advisory opinion this week after a question was posed by the Benton County Attorney’s Office
Lacey Schroeder has been hired as the new Uptown Marion program director starting Aug. 21. She succeeds Brooke Prouty.
City of Cedar Rapids officials are exploring options to reduce the cost of its $348.3 million project to improve the Water Pollution Control Facility after awarding a construction contract exceeding initial cost estimates by about $70 million. Workforce constraints mostly fueled bids coming in higher than anticipated.
Also, Linn County taking absentee ballots for school district special elections
The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released a report Thursday on the use of city funds in Ryan, two days after a similar report for the city of Delhi was released stating the former city clerk, who now works as the city clerk in Ryan, had been misusing funds.
Coralville residents who came out to meet with four candidates for police chief Tuesday night say they’re looking for someone who is a natural leader and will prioritize community relationships.
Iowa City is looking for a developer to turn a vacant downtown lot into a mixed-use building that could offer anything from entertainment and hotel rooms, to dining and office space. There is one proposal the city will not consider: luxury student housing.
Horizons is pursuing plans to renovate a portion of the nonprofit’s building into a $2.5 million senior center, fulfilling a need that has existed in Cedar Rapids since the 2008 flood destroyed the Witwer Center.
Also, Linn County gives final OK to new utility-scale wind project rules
Local governments have funded affordable housing, mental health and business and nonprofit initiatives using the American Rescue Plan Act.
The city of Cedar Rapids is launching the Cedar Rapids Music Census, a civic-led initiative aimed at collecting data and gaining an understanding of the local music community and enhancing Cedar Rapids’ music ecosystem. Here’s how to participate.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors increased noise levels allowed for utility-scale wind solar installations, strengthened debris cleanup requirements and made other tweaks before the panel adopts new wind energy project regulations.
Plans for a $20 million public parking ramp at Kingston Yard were approved last week by the Cedar Rapids City …
The department previously disbanded because of “lack of support” and other concerns with members of the City Council.
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