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For the Media: Please contact one of the following public information officers for information related to specific City of Cedar Rapids services. Contact the City Manager’s Office for information related to City departments not listed here.

City Manager's Office
Cassie Willis
(319) 286-5055
CR Transit
Brad DeBrower
(319) 286-5560
Eastern Iowa Airport
Pam Hinman
(319) 731-5719
Fire Department
Greg Buelow
(319) 286-5163
Parks & Recreation Department
Gail Loskill
(319) 286-5731
Police Department
Cristy Hamblin
(319) 286-5439
Public Works Department
Craig Hanson
(319) 286-5867
Solid Waste & Recycling
Mark Jones
(319) 286-5897
Utilities Department
Megan Murphy
(319) 286-5162
Water & Water Pollution Control
Steve Hershner
(319) 286-5281

Recent Press Releases:

News Conference: Mayor to Announce Ratification of Agreements

Thursday, March 18, 2010

J AVENUE NE CLOSURE

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Old River Rd SW Closed at Ely RD SW

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A STREET SW & CEDAR BEND LANE SW CLOSED

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Basketball Goal Shooting Contest Results

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

31st Street SE Closure

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

City to Provide Parking Assistance for St. Patrick's Day Parade Fans

Monday, March 15, 2010

Explorer Post 107 Returns

Monday, March 15, 2010

Road Closures Due to High Water

Monday, March 15, 2010

Twin Pines Golf Courses to Open March 16

Monday, March 15, 2010

Fire Department to Receive Pet Oxygen Masks

Monday, March 15, 2010

Prescription Drug Drop Off to End

Monday, March 15, 2010

US Bank Robbery

Monday, March 15, 2010

Otis Road SE is Closed

Monday, March 15, 2010

Situation Resolved at St. Luke's Parking Ramp

Friday, March 12, 2010

2010 City of Cedar Rapids Capital Improvement Projects Update

Friday, March 12, 2010

J Street SW is Open

Friday, March 12, 2010

Overnight Fire Highlights Danger of Spontaneous Heating

Friday, March 12, 2010

Ushers Ferry Theatre Company Presents Chaos at the Cannery

Friday, March 12, 2010

City to Reinstall Parking Meters Downtown

Friday, March 12, 2010

River Ice Goes Out at Cedar Rapids-Ellis Blvd NW Open

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ice Jam

Thursday, March 11, 2010

J Street SW Bridge Over Prairie Creek Closed

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ice Jam Closes Ellis Blvd NW

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Spring Ahead This Weekend and Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Slip, Stall and Quarry Rentals Now Available at Ellis Boat Harbor

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Another Red Light Camera is up and running

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Mayor's Flood Forum & Floodplain Map Info Session on Thursday

Monday, March 8, 2010

Cedar Rapids City Council Meetings Change Beginning Tomorrow

Monday, March 8, 2010

City to Demolish 286 Flood-Damaged Structures This Spring

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mayor Ron Corbett to Hold Flood Forum on March 11

Thursday, March 4, 2010

33RD AVE SW CLOSED AT REMINGTON ST SW

Thursday, March 4, 2010

East Post RD SE Bridge Closure Coming Soon

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Citizens Urged to Stay Off Thin Ice in Area Waterways

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

News Conference: Mayor to Address Construction Industry Issues

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Motel 6 Robbery

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Conversations with Council

Monday, March 1, 2010

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Triathlon Basics Class March 13

Friday, February 26, 2010

Burglars caught with help of Time Check area neighbors

Friday, February 26, 2010