City of Cedar Rapids
Recent News About City of Cedar Rapids
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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Linn County in Q2 2023
There were two companies in a city associated with Linn County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Traffic Closure Notices
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will be holding the Cedar Rapids Farmers’ Market this Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids Named 23rd Best-Run City in America
Cedar Rapids recently was ranked 23rd Best-Run City in America by WalletHub, a personal finance company that completed an in-depth analysis of the Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America in 2023.
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Traffic Closure Notices
Effective immediately, Thursday, July 6, L Street SW is closed between 16th Avenue and Wilson Avenue for street maintenance, until approximately 3:00 pm this afternoon.
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City Manager's 1-Bag Challenge Program Breaks Litter Collection Record
After celebrating more than 10 years of program success, the City of Cedar Rapids City Manager's 1-Bag Challenge litter collection program has broken the record of bags of litter collected in one year.
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No Delay in Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Collection for Independence Day
There will be no delay in garbage, recycling and compost collection for the City of Cedar Rapids for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4.
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City Launches "Tree Bud" Program to Assist with Tree Watering
Cedar Rapids residents with homes or businesses where trees have been planted in the City’s right-of-way are invited to volunteer to become “Tree Buds.”
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Registration Open For 2023 Mayor's Youth Conference
Cedar Rapids-area high school students are invited to attend the first-ever Mayor’s Youth Conference on Monday, October 9 at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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Traffic Closure Notices
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival will be holding the Freedom Festival Parade and Imagination Square event on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m.
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Spot the Hot in Cedar Rapids: Volunteers Needed in July to Map City Hotspots
Next month, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City volunteers are needed to serve as community scientists and help Spot the Hot, or gather temperature data on the hottest parts of the Corridor.
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Traffic Closure Notices
Effective Monday, June 19, Mt. Vernon Road SE will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Knoll Street and 35th Street for intersection improvements.
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Jones Park and Pool Closed Saturday for Balloon Glow Event
Jones Park and Pool will be closed Saturday, June 17 for the Freedom Festival Balloon Glow event.
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Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Optimization May Impact Collection Times This Summer
Starting Monday, June 12, the City's Solid Waste & Recycling division will begin to implement collection changes, which will be completed over the summer.
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Traffic Closure Notices
Effective Thursday, June 8, Kirkwood Boulevard SW will be closed between Woodstone Lane and Wright Brothers Boulevard for the installation of an additional vehicle access to the newly constructed Prairie Creek Intermediate School.
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Cedar Rapids-based Aegon Asset Management earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 95
Aegon Asset Management, which is based in Cedar Rapids, earned a score of 95 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Ushers Ferry Historic Village is 50 years old this year!
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Tour Cedar Rapids Bicycle Infrastructure with "Ride the Districts!" Bike Ride
Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with bicycle infrastructure in Cedar Rapids by joining the annual “Ride the Districts!” bike ride at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 10.
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16th Avenue Bridge Closed for Floodgate Testing
On Tuesday, June 6, the 16th Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River will be closed for floodgate testing and maintenance from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate the morning and evening traffic.
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Beat the Heat Swims Offered Thursday
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will offer pre-season swims at both Cherry Hill Aquatic Center, 341 Stoney Point Road NW, and Noelridge Aquatic Center, 1248 42nd Street NE, on Thursday, June 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Traffic Closure Notices
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will be holding the Cedar Rapids Farmers’ Market this Saturday, June 3, 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.).