J’nae Peterman started this summer as the homeless systems manager, a new three-year position jointly funded by Cedar Rapids and Linn County where she will streamline local resources to support the growing unhoused population.
The city of Cedar Rapids is planning for $10 million in improvements to streets connecting to where the Iowa DOT will reconstruct the Wright Brothers Boulevard and I-380 interchange.
The city of Cedar Rapids has acquired a prime downtown site for temporary use as parking during flood wall construction. In the long run, the $1.025 million property purchase will allow the city to seek redevelopment proposals to transform the vacant land.
Also, a meeting Wednesday will share information about a proposed new solar project in Linn County.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to fine people for sleeping in public areas may pave the way for state lawmakers to revisit legislation in 2025 that would criminalize homelessness. Some Iowa cities are weighing policy changes to respond to growing numbers of unhoused people.
After guiding the district through its most formative years, Brooke Prouty is ready to help cities across Iowa with the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Federal disaster recovery funding is helping Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities in Linn and Benton counties boost housing stock after the 2020 derecho, expanding homeownership for low- and moderate-income households. Here’s how to apply.
Bequest from DeVaults will help pay for $2.8M project
Brenna Fall, a Cedar Rapids Public Works employee the past seven years, was tapped as the department’s director starting Wednesday.
A UNI-led study over the coming year will help the county determine how cost-effective the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services is, county officials said.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is launching a meal site at Johnson STEAM Academy to expand food access for households affected by the recent closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee in a rare collaboration with area state and local government officials.
Cedar Rapids on Friday will open the city’s third dog park at 405 12th Ave. SE in the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood.
Also, Hiawatha will host its State of the City event next month.
Big Ten Taxicab, the only active company in Iowa City, is advocating for the city to get rid of its requirement that cabs have to follow a certain color scheme so the company can save money on painting costs when buying a new vehicle.
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