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True dog days of summer for opening of new Cedar Rapids park
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Ribbon cuttings don’t usually attract the number of residents that drew people, and their furry companions, to the opening of a new pocket park in New Bohemia, city officials noted. Dozens of nearby residents and their dogs turned out on Friday, July 19, 2024,...
Homeowner struggles to pay for storm damage after Monday’s derecho
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people across Eastern Iowa are still dealing with storm damage after Monday’s thunderstorms and a derecho. Much of this week’s storm damage has been cleaned up, but what’s left is the cost for all that work. Zach Metzler’s roof was damaged...
Construction in NewBo disrupts Cedar Rapids businesses on 16th Ave.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A construction project in the NewBo neighborhood is disrupting local businesses as crews prepare to repave the entirety of 16th Avenue Southeast. Right now, work is being done on the intersection of 16th and 3rd Street, but work is expected to continue down the road into the fall.
City of Cedar Rapids set to pledge $10k to new food program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Tuesday, the Cedar Rapids City Council will vote on whether or not the City will help the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) in its launch of a new summer food program. At the July 23rd council meeting, board members will vote on a...
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk. State […] The post Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025 appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Converting a portion of the CRANDIC rail to provide commuters a new option
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — Johnson County leaders want to offer a new commuting option by repurposing an old rail line cutting through Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty. “It's been around for 100 years, and it's been under-utilized for the last 70 of those years,” Cady Gerlach, executive director of Better Together 2030, said.
IN FOCUS: 7.19.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
IT Team Restoring Systems Impacted by Global Technology Outage. Like many other local government entities, businesses and organizations, the City of Marion’s IT Department spent much of today restoring City computer systems following the global technology outage associated with the CrowdStrike cybersecurity software. The issue was not caused by a cyber attack. The outage was first detected overnight, and staff responded immediately. All public safety systems have been restored and are fully operational. Work continues on other online systems and workstations, and the IT Department anticipates having everything restored by the end of the day. I applaud IT Director Terrell Hunter, Deputy Director Nicholas Terbovic and the entire team for their swift response. This is reaching higher!
Uptown Marion Seeks Input on District's Future with New Survey
Uptown Marion Main Street is seeking feedback to shape the future of the Uptown District through a new online survey. The survey aims to gather valuable insights into experiences, preferences, and ideas for future improvements in the area. Uptown Marion's recent boom in economic development is a result of listening...
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