The city is scaling back its membership with the C.R. Metro Economic Alliance after the mayor initiated a conversation around how to better target funding given to the organization and about the entities’ relationship as economic development partners.
Transportation secretary stopped at the Eastern Iowa Airport on Thursday to highlight federal investments he said will make for a better passenger experience and support job growth.
Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham highlighted Iowa’s need for housing units and population growth during her speech at a luncheon hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids on Tuesday afternoon.
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver her second State of the City address next week outlining the 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals of Iowa’s second-largest city. Here’s how to attend.
Organization focuses on education, development, inspiration, CEO Tiffany O’Donnell says
A rush is on in the Iowa Legislature to fix an oversight resulting from a previously passed property tax reform package that could mean potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue for some Iowa cities.
Several high-impact quality-of-life projects will move forward in coming year
The Charter Review Commission meets today to consider electoral reform in the city's governing document. Here’s why advocates are focusing on Cedar Rapids for their ranked choice voting push.
The state ethics board issued a reprimand and civil penalty of $200 each to former Cedar Rapids mayoral candidate Amara Andrews and Linn County Democrats chair Bret Nilles for a campaign mailer advocating against then-candidate Tiffany O’Donnell.
With an influx of local, state and federal cash, “the time is now” to advance game-changing infrastructure investments that can shape Cedar Rapids now and for the future, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said in a virtual State of the City address Wednesday.
Residents may view Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell’s first State of the City address online starting at noon Wednesday
Tiffany O’Donnell, who handily won a runoff election Nov. 30, was formally sworn in to office Monday in a ceremony at City Hall.
O’Donnell confirmed Friday she has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. She said she’s been vaccinated but had not yet received a booster.
When Tiffany O’Donnell’s four-year term as Cedar Rapids mayor starts Jan. 1, she will be the only newcomer on the nine-member City Council, but she sees her fresh perspective as an asset.
The three Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates want local control on COVID-19 response, but in a Thursday forum were split on their support for mask mandates.
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