The big challenge now is encouraging counties to launch and fund similar efforts to reduce runoff from Iowa’s 10 million acres of tile-drained farmland and combat the state’s multi-billion dollar problem with nitrogen pollution.
The new partnership is one step the city’s taking to promote equity in access to the pools and break barriers community members have to safely using the public facilities.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will start from scratch on its consideration of an ordinance governing how close to structures a hazardous pipeline could be built.
The city will be working with OPN Architects over the next six months on reviewing the current and projected space and needs of city departments — including if it would be possible to relocate the police department to a stand-alone building.
After collecting close to 1,000 responses, a public input survey showed 73 percent of respondents support keeping the Senior Center at its current location on 28 S. Linn Street.
Also, Linn County supervisors seek additional derecho recovery funds
A Cedar Rapids lawmaker has raised concerns about potential underage labor and safety risks at the $52 million Banjo Block development receiving city and state tax incentives.
The North Liberty City Council at its meeting this week didn’t take a formal vote but did give city staff the green light to begin drafting an ordinance and offer a recommendation to the council.
City Council awards $1.4 million tax rebate for 3-story building
Council members agreed it was necessary to elevate the city’s role as a guiding force for area social service agencies in collaboration with Linn County to address the growing number of unhoused people.
A facility condition audit completed last year for Johnson County buildings will serve as a “road map” as county officials and staff explore capital needs and long-term plans. Among the buildings in greatest need of a plan is the Johnson County Jail and Sheriff’s Office, which officials have said is at the end of its useful life.
The agreement states that it releases the city of Cedar Rapids and its affiliates from “any and all claims or other causes of action” relating to Jerman’s employment or separation from the organization.
Coralville’s Fifth Street reconstruction project — which was expected to begin this month — will be delayed a year after bids came in over budget. The project will likely be rebid this fall.
There’s a quote that sums up Wayne Jerman’s approach to being police chief: “The police are the public and the public are the police.” He retired as Cedar Rapids police chief Tuesday with a $241,442.78 severance agreement and reflected on his career in a Gazette exclusive.
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