There might be more than 9,000 water lines to Cedar Rapids homes and businesses that need to be replaced, but city officials say the water is safe to drink.
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Environmental News Oct. 9, 2024 7:47 am504d ago
There might be more than 9,000 water lines to Cedar Rapids homes and businesses that need to be replaced, but city officials say the water is safe to drink.
K-12 Education Oct. 3, 2024 7:43 am510d ago
Nearly $15 million in federal grant funds awarded to the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be used to support its college and career readiness programs at Washington and Jefferson high schools.
Dave Gil de Rubio
Music Sep. 19, 2024 10:15 am524d ago
Metal heavyweights touring with new ‘Invincible Shield’ collection
Iowa High School Volleyball Sep. 4, 2024 8:34 am539d ago
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Libby Fandel crossed the 1,000-kill threshold for her career, knocking down 17 Tuesday night as Class 4A top-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier topped 5A No. 7 Iowa City Liberty in a four-set MVC Mississippi Division volleyball match at Ron Thillen Gymnasium.
Local Government Aug. 27, 2024 10:28 am547d ago
Starting Monday, visitors to Cedar Rapids City Hall will now be asked to dial in using newly installed kiosks and won’t be able to access city offices without a staff escort as part of new lobby upgrades. Doors will stay open during public meetings.
Local Government Aug. 5, 2024 7:20 am569d ago
Local governments have funded affordable housing, mental health and business and nonprofit initiatives using the American Rescue Plan Act.
Local Government Aug. 2, 2024 7:26 am572d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids is launching the Cedar Rapids Music Census, a civic-led initiative aimed at collecting data and gaining an understanding of the local music community and enhancing Cedar Rapids’ music ecosystem. Here’s how to participate.
Local Government Jul. 25, 2024 8:08 am580d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids has acquired a prime downtown site for temporary use as parking during flood wall construction. In the long run, the $1.025 million property purchase will allow the city to seek redevelopment proposals to transform the vacant land.
K-12 Education Jul. 23, 2024 1:08 pm582d ago
New strategic plan to address safety, learning in Cedar Rapids schools
K-12 Education Jul. 15, 2024 7:41 am590d ago
As the school district finalizes its plan, business partnerships will become increasingly important to offer industry expertise, financial support and donation of industry-grade equipment.
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