The city is paring down its application for a share of Destination Iowa tourism funds from $27 million to $8.4 million to enhance outdoor recreation around the greenway along the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo
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Local Government Jul. 20, 2022 5:00 am1248d ago
The city is paring down its application for a share of Destination Iowa tourism funds from $27 million to $8.4 million to enhance outdoor recreation around the greenway along the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo
Guest Columnists Jun. 21, 2022 10:36 am1277d ago
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance launched a program dubbed, “Race for the Space” earlier this spring. It’s a business …
K-12 Education Jun. 10, 2022 10:56 am1288d ago
The Cedar Rapids Community School District lost 126 teachers at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, up from 100 teachers last year. Now the district is making it harder for teachers to break their contracts.
Local Government May. 13, 2022 7:27 am1316d ago
If awarded $27 million by the state, Cedar Rapids envisions a project that will enhance the greenway around the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo as a recreational hub and tourist attraction with flood control, housing and other amenities.
Local Government May. 11, 2022 2:48 pm1318d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office this week launched a “Welcome is Our Language” campaign to promote the community’s diversity and attractions to residents and visitors.
Local Government May. 6, 2022 5:09 pm1323d ago
Cedar Rapids will seek $27 million in ARPA funds allocated by the state Destination Iowa program to transform the greenway along the Cedar River and boost outdoor recreational amenities.
Local Government May. 5, 2022 2:06 pm1324d ago
At least four of nine Council members may recuse from voting on the Cedar Rapids Country Club’s expansion plans, raising questions about how the part-time officials declare conflicts of interests when city business intersects with private lives.
Local Government Apr. 26, 2022 11:27 am1333d ago
Award-winning Swiss artist duo NEVERCREW is creating a mural in downtown Cedar Rapids to honor the community effort that fueled the $20 million ConnectCR project to transform Cedar Lake and build a pedestrian-bike bridge spanning the Cedar River
Careers & Coffee Apr. 22, 2022 5:30 am1337d ago
An upcoming career fair in Cedar Rapids offers job seekers a chance to connect with community resources in addition to employers looking to hire.
Community Apr. 1, 2022 10:54 am1358d ago
Members had met weekly at Elmcrest Country Club for a number of years, but the group voted to move to a new meeting space, at Groundswell Cafe, located next to and operated by not-for-profit Matthew 25 on Third Avenue SW in the Kingston neighborhood, near downtown Cedar Rapids.
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