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VIDEO: Hinson Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral After Hours Child Care Act

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral After Hours Child Care Act to expand Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) eligibility for after hours and nontraditional hours child care.

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Hinson Backs Efforts to Crack Down on the Fentanyl Crisis

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) voted in support of H.R. 467, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act.

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Hinson, Bonamici, Castro, and Fitzpatrick Launch Bipartisan Pre-K and Child Care Caucus for 118th Congress

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 27, 2023

Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) launched the bipartisan Pre-K and Child Care Caucus for the 118thCongress.

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Hinson in the Washington Examiner: House Border Security Package Addresses Biden’s Migrant Catastrophe

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 26, 2023

On day one of his presidency, Joe Biden rolled back key Trump-era immigration policies that had effectively reduced illegal immigration and kept our border secure. In doing so, he sent a message to migrants that crossing our border illegally would result in amnesty rather than deportation, and that pursuing legal channels was no longer necessary.

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City Hosts Resident Appreciation Day at Downtown Farmers' Market on June 3

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 26, 2023

The City of Cedar Rapids hosts Resident Appreciation Day at the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 3.

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Hinson Champions Law Enforcement During National Police Week

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 25, 2023

During National Police Week, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) voted for legislation to support law enforcement in Iowa and across the country and disavow the defund the police movement. Hinson released the following statement on this legislative push.

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Traffic Closure Notices

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 25, 2023

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will be holding the Cedar Rapids Farmers’ Market this Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. (set up begins at 5:00 a.m.) until 12:00 p.m. (tear down ends by 1:00 p.m.).

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Noelridge Aquatic Center Opens for Memorial Day Weekend Swimming

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 24, 2023

The Cedar Rapids municipal pool swimming season will begin Memorial Day weekend with pre-season swimming at Noelridge Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 27; Sunday, May 28; and Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day).

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Park Splash Pads Open Saturday, May 27

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 23, 2023

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will turn on the splash pads in the parks on Saturday, May 27.

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Traffic Closure Notices

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 20, 2023

Effective Friday, May 19, northbound C Avenue NE will be reduced to one lane between Crimson Drive and Greenfield Street for pavement coring.

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Cedar Rapids 2022 Water Quality Report Now Available

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 18, 2023

Curious about drinking water quality in Cedar Rapids?

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Cedar Rapids Receives Aa1 Bond Rating on General Obligation Debt and Aa2 Bond Rating on Revenue Debt

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 15, 2023

The City of Cedar Rapids is pleased to announce that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aa1 rating to the City’s $57.9 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A and $6.1 million Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023B.

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Hinson Votes to Combat Illegal Immigration, Secure the Border

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 15, 2023

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement in support of the Secure the Border Act, legislation that meaningfully secures the border and combats illegal immigration.

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CRFD Citizen Academy Applications Due May 14

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 12, 2023

Want to learn what it's like to be a Cedar Rapids Firefighter?

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Hinson Applauds SCOTUS Review of Chevron Doctrine

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | May 3, 2023

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court of the United States for its announcement that the Court will review the 1984 decision in Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council in a new case next term.

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Following Advocacy from Hinson and Iowa Delegation, Biden Administration Allows Sale of E15

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | Apr 30, 2023

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration's decision to allow the sale of E15 this summer.

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PHOTO RELEASE: Hinson Receives Maternal Health Champion Award

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | Apr 29, 2023

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) received the DSM Every Day Counts Maternal Health Champion Award from the March of Dimes for her continued work to improve maternal and child health care policy.

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Iowa Congressional Delegation Statement on Major Victory for Iowa Farmers

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | Apr 28, 2023

The Members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation released the following statement on the debt ceiling package negotiations, which resulted in major concessions to protect Iowa’s farmers.

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Hinson Votes to Override Biden Veto of WOTUS Relief

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 18, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) voted to override President Biden's veto of H.J. Res. 27, legislation that would prevent the Biden Administration's harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rules from taking effect.

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Belle Plaine's Beck: 'The council was really thinking ahead a long time ago' in purchase of land for well water

By Cedar Rapids Today Report | Apr 15, 2023

Belle Plaine City staff and officials have been working to improve various aspects of their water system.