Instead of 12 months as proposed, the moratorium would last three months and the supervisors would have the option of extending it by resolution. During the moratorium, approved solar projects could continue, but the county would not accept applications for new utility-scale solar projects.
The first public hearing and consideration is Monday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. in Cedar Rapids.
Hiawatha’s Ahmann Companies, the master developer for the project, is trying to get some of the funding to go toward the housing development aspect of the project.
The City Council took a final vote against adopting trigger language in the city charter to study ranked choice voting should it become allowable under state law, but supporters question whether that’s allowed without posing the language to voters.
Amel Ali has resigned from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, effective immediately. Last month she was accused of using a racial insult against other Black leaders and making disparaging comments on a local podcast.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will make its final allocation of $13 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding in October.
The area’s homeless population has continued to increase over the last couple of years
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Library will be closed Wednesday through Friday to allow for a final cleaning after a fire at the library in July
The Inclusive Economic Development Plan led by Astig Planning has been in the works for about a year with research, surveys, focus groups and interviews. The plan identifies barriers and potential solutions for business owners in Johnson County who have been historically underrepresented.
Newstrack: The new Youth Council will be a way for high school students to connect with elected officials, develop leadership skills, advocate for other young people and participate in the community by leading service projects.
With Riverside Park closed through next summer to make way for a detention basin as part of the flood control system, some local skaters are frustrated with the wait for a place to skate. The city continues to explore options for temporary equipment.
The Library Board voted to open the building on or before Nov. 15.
The county received multiple awards this past week
The city’s new public art master plan encourages more public and private public art projects to celebrate Cedar Rapids’ unique identity and create a more vibrant community. “Public art is the voice of the people,” said Ryan Sarfati, one of the artists who recently worked on the city’s new Five Seasons parking ramp mural.
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