The Auditor of State's Office released the re-audit this week. It was requested after the long-awaited city-backed grocery store at 221 Franklin St. in Waterloo suddenly closed its doors after less than a year in business.
Four finalists include one internal and three external applicants to replace former chief Mike Kitsmiller.
Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control will now report directly to the City Manager’s office in a move meant to better support the animal welfare agency amid ongoing staffing issues.
Nearly two years after the launch of a regional growth initiative, three area cities are being asked to reaffirm their support. Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talent attraction director Jodi Schafer this week provided Cedar Rapids City Council members with an update on the Collaborative Growth Initiative’s year-one goals and funding needs. She’s planning similar presentations for the Marion and Hiawatha city councils.
County leaders say the project should increase space, safety at the seasonal overnight shelter.
Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal says third-party review is imminent to further improve operations
A Covington Road bridge closes today for reconstruction and other government happenings in Linn and Johnson counties.
Grand opening event, pantry 40th anniversary party, scheduled for July 14
One year ago, J’nae Peterman started charting a new way forward for Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Now, the route to help end homelessness has been outlined with five pillars.
Caleb Knutson began his job with Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District. Now he’s helping bring the Downtown Vision Plan to life.
Carrie Mardorf, an Iowa native, most recently served as Superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park. She starts in Cedar Rapids Monday.
A district judge has affirmed the validity of a state-issued gaming license for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center.
The Iowa City Council is continuing to move forward with plans to put a 1 percent local-option sales tax on the general election ballot this fall. Under state law, 50 percent of the revenue must be put toward property tax relief. How the rest of the money is used is up to the city.
Johnson County Residents United, a group that advocates for safe conditions in mobile home parks in the county, in partnership with local elected officials, is advocating for a two-year moratorium on rent increases to allow time for improved park conditions at properties owned by Havenpark Communities.
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