The city of Cedar Rapids has finalized a $10 million deal to buy land from Rick and Marsha Stickle to build a flood control levee around Cedar Lake — marking a key step to move forward with completion of the city’s network of flood protection.
A project that will transform the Central Plaza at City Square Park in the heart of Uptown Marion got a $100,001 boost Wednesday with federal COVID-19 relief funds award by the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
The City Council on Tuesday advanced a modified expansion project at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Pending final approval, a temporary inflatable ‘bubble’ will be used in cold weather months.
The city is scaling back its membership with the C.R. Metro Economic Alliance after the mayor initiated a conversation around how to better target funding given to the organization and about the entities’ relationship as economic development partners.
Also, Cedar Rapids seeking artists to design vinyl wraps for traffic signal control boxes in Westdale area
The North Liberty Youth Council, which began meeting in October 2022, wrapped up its first term and is looking at what’s next.
The city of Iowa City is getting ready to begin installing 13 cameras throughout the Pedestrian Mall this month, which the city says will help law enforcement by giving them access to footage when they are investigating incidents in the area.
Iowa City is looking to add a new fee for electric vehicle charging at public stations to recover the impacts various fees, including the state user fee that went into effect last month.
Also, how to clear tree debris after storms and how to offer feedback on the LightLine loop project in Cedar Rapids.
As climate change worsens, transit-dependent residents are among the most vulnerable to the elements — extreme heat, bone-chilling cold and everything in between. Here’s how Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are looking to make their transportation networks more accessible.
This voter guide includes information about seats on the city councils in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Tiffin, as well as information about how to run for office and how to make sure you’re ready to vote come November.
This voter guide includes information on seats on the city councils in Cedar Rapids and Marion, as well as how to make sure you’re ready to vote come November.
Homeless residents told The Gazette they need more to protect them from heat-related illnesses.
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