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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The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to a project to reconstruct the roadways on 10th Street SE, Eighth Avenue SE and Mount Vernon Road SE to create a roundabout at the high-traffic intersection near McKinley STEAM Academy, Mercy Medical Center and other businesses.
City officials are evaluating the city’s membership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. “Do we need more from the Economic Alliance or do we need less?” Mayor O’Donnell said in delaying a vote on the member fee.
The website, which was started by a coalition of liberal advocacy groups, seeks to identify the projects that have received funding through the Biden-backed American Rescue Plan and bipartisan infrastructure law.
The city of North Liberty, working with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, is pursuing an affordable housing project on the city’s west side. The city is contributing $400,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
Also, Iowa City initiative seeks to increase homeownership opportunities
Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids announced Thursday she is stepping down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia to spend more time with her family. But she will continue as administrator of the self-taxing district that pays for improvements in the district.
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