Local Government

The City of Marion held a ribbon cutting Tuesday to officially open it’s new public works building, a $28-million project.

Also, Johnson County forming committee to evaluate jail needs

The nonprofit softball and baseball complex near Marion considered an economic driver.

Also, Marion will open its new public works facility Sept. 24

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office at the end of October will end a contract with CommUnity Crisis Services, which since 2022 has provided a mental health liaison to the Sheriff’s Office, and two other Johnson County police departments.

Larry Gullett worked on conservation boards throughout Iowa for most of his career. He was 65.

James Bechtel, a project and systems analyst for Johnson County, has been named the county’s interim executive director.

Also, Cedar Rapids housing efforts honored at state conference

Cedar Rapids’ Hy-Vee on First Avenue NE closed more than two months ago. Nonprofits are filling the gap while the city looks to find a new permanent grocer.

One of the few remaining slices of empty land in the New Bohemia District has been purchased by a development team led by Chad Pelley, adding to recent development activity in the core neighborhood. What could the land become?

Also, Johnson STEAM Academy meal program ends after serving more than 1,348 free meals this summer.

Looking to bring recreational services to the rapidly growing southwest quadrant as an amenity for an increasing number of residents, the Cedar Rapids City Council opted Tuesday to support the construction of the College Community School District’s new YMCA.