Local Government

The council unanimously appointed Dunn after a nomination process at a special meeting on Tuesday.

Using previously allocated ARPA funds, Cedar Rapids awarded $900,000 toward transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness, accessibility improvements, a dog park and the westside public library park.

The Monday decision reverses an October board vote that provided federal pandemic relief dollars to hire a second employee in the county department that addresses issues of climate change and environmental sustainability.

The council will fill the vacancy at a special formal meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Also: Cedar Rapids residents could win free pie for taking budget survey.

Less than four months after the Linn County Supervisors allocated federal pandemic relief dollars to establish a new resiliency coordinator in its Sustainability Department, Supervisor Chair Louie Zumbach is asking the board to reconsider.

Among a wave of U.S. cities redesigning their municipal flags, Cedar Rapids’ recently revamped flag was deemed one of the 25 best new designs in the nation. The previous flag was considered one of the worst in the nation before its 2021 redesign.

While city staff prepare to solicit bids for demolition of the vacant building, its proposed removal must go through the Central Corridor Review process.

Cedar Rapids and Marion, like many cities around the Unites States, have been constructing more roundabouts over the past decade.

The former Democratic Iowa legislator now represents county District 1.

Joel Miller, who’s served as Linn County’s auditor since 2007, said he will not seek re-election in 2024, when his current term is up. The 67-year-old hasn’t decided what’s next, whether it’s another public office or something else.

The compensation board recommends a 16 percent salary increase for the county attorney, 12 percent increase for the sheriff and 10 percent increase for auditor, recorder, treasurer and the five supervisors.