As Uptown Marion undergone a revitalization, more people are visiting. That means parking spaces are harder to come by. But leaders say the issue is not that there aren’t enough parking spaces, it’s that people don’t always know where to find parking.
Also, Iowa City residents’ feedback leads to new bus stop
The project is in the early stages as the city works to secure state and federal funding to help pay for the effort. A decision on the city’s application is anticipated in November.
The proposed $174M budget would make fiscal year 2024 “our largest year yet,” according to Marion’s assistant finance director, Brian McKenzie. He attributed the growth to a number of capital projects, including the Public Services Department facility, Uptown Plaza and Depot development, and continued streetscape work.
Developer Brandon Pratt is asking the city to be a financial partner in the project, which would include an indoor recreation area for sports and community events, a Pizza Ranch restaurant, and a family entertainment center, which will include bowling, ax-throwing, billiards, an arcade and shuffleboard.
Construction is underway of a Big Grove Brewery in the heart of Cedar Rapids, bringing the award-winning local beer to the city this fall. The city council also signs off on new commercial facility, larger Lil’ Drug expansion.
A condemnation hearing Wednesday provided the first test that city officials and neighbors are looking to as the precedent for how future eminent domain proceedings may pan out for the city’s flood control system.
As Hawkeye Downs looks to refresh its property and find new ways to draw people to the racetrack amid financial woes, the Cedar Rapids City Council was split but advanced a rezoning to make way for a salvage yard on the property.
Office missed including a race on some ballots and initially miscounted absentee ballots.
Over the last few months, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has been discussing how to move forward with a costly renovation of the county’s administrative campus after the project costs ballooned.
Also, Marion and MEDCO publish a developer’s guide
Bids being taken till Feb. 14, with 2 other reviews scheduled.
The city is in a “strong financial position,” but there are budget challenges ahead, city staff told the Iowa City Council earlier this month. Here’s what you need to know about Iowa City’s fiscal year 2024 budget.
The Marion City Council is set to receive and file the concept plan for a pocket park along the Grant Wood Trail. The plans feature a caboose that has been a key component of City Square Park for more than 30 years and would be relocated to the pocket park.
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