Also, Linn County awards funds to reduce lead hazards
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Also, Linn County awards funds to reduce lead hazards
The vision for “a park in a library and a library in a park” is on its way to coming to life for Cedar Rapids’ new westside library. The library is being designed, but park amenities would include outdoor “reading rooms,” multiuse courts, community gardens, event space and more, leaning on natural elements.
The Linn County city has agreed to pay a $4,000 fine for not keeping sediment from sewer construction running off and entering a tributary of Hoosier Creek.
The vote comes despite the imminent threat of litigation from Summit Carbon Solutions, which has sued three counties for imposing similar restrictions.
Several Eastern Iowa communities are passing ordinances requiring commercial properties to install backflow prevention systems. Without valves, a loss of pressure in public water lines could result in chemicals, wastewater or biological liquids flowing into drinking water systems.
Work is one step closer to beginning on a renovation that will transform Marion Methodist Church — a historic building that was saved from demolition through a last-minute deal in 2022 — into Belltower Lofts apartments.
The Rental Energy Improvement Program will fund energy-efficiency upgrades at low-income rental properties.
Also, Cedar Rapids City Council members Scott Olson, Ashley Vanorny honored
The latest infusion comes from the 2021 federal infrastructure funding bill; construction on the $112M project could start in 2024
A district court judge this week dismissed a lawsuit alleging the Cedar Rapids City Council violated Iowa open meetings law in hiring Alissa Van Sloten as city clerk in 2021, siding with the city in finding that no violation of the law occurred.
To execute on the five-year revitalization of downtown Cedar Rapids, as pitched in a new vision plan adopted Tuesday by the City Council, the elected officials said partnerships between the public and private sectors will be key.
Violent crime and gun violence in Cedar Rapids are down significantly from last year’s numbers, according to a report delivered by the interim police chief to a City Council committee.
Family-friendly activities, more retail and riverfront dining, events on May’s Island, tax incentives for office-to-housing conversions. Here’s a glimpse at the 70 initiatives in Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Vision Plan, which the City Council will vote on Tuesday.
Iowa City Transit had 45,009 more passenger trips this October than in October 2022, the city reported last week. Since launching Fare Free Iowa City in August, there have been 135,191 more trips compared to last year.
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