July 18, 2018
Portion of Cherokee Park trail to close for storm sewer construction
A portion of the park trail in Cherokee Park, 3855 Midway Dr NW, will be closed beginning on July 23, for a period of two weeks for storm sewer construction.
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July 18, 2018
Annual Cedar Rapids Pet Fair!
It’s time to mark your calendars for the Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control’s Annual Pet Fair. This year’s event will be held Saturday, August 4th, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. The theme is Education and Community Outreach.
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July 16, 2018
Register Now for K9Splash! at Bever Pool
K9COLA (Citizens for Off-Leash Areas) and the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department are hosting the K9Splash! dog swim at Bever Park Pool on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for dogs under 15 inches only). Proceeds from K9Splash! benefit off-leash parks in Cedar Rapids and the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department.
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July 16, 2018
Suspect Arrested for Criminal Mischief at Kennedy High School
The Cedar Rapids Police Department arrested a 17-year old male for Criminal Mischief-2nd Degree for damage caused at Kennedy High School, 4545 Wenig Road NE, on Friday evening.
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July 16, 2018
Update to Fatal Accident on Saturday, July 14th
Cedar Rapids police officers and firefighters, along with Area Ambulance Service personnel, responded to a single vehicle accident in the 4900 block of Edgewood Road SW on Saturday, July 14th at approximately 5:13 a.m.
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July 16, 2018
Hock and Neighbor Join Parks and Recreation Department's Management Team
The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has had two changes to its management staff.
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July 13, 2018
Affordable Housing Commission Accepting Applications
The City of Cedar Rapids’ Affordable Housing Commission is accepting applications. Residents who have an interest in assuring families have access to safe and affordable housing in Cedar Rapids can apply online.
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July 11, 2018
Greene Square Becomes Alcohol Free on Saturday
On Tuesday, July 10, Cedar Rapids City Council amended the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code to prohibit alcohol at Greene Square, 400 4th Avenue SE. Enforcement will begin on Saturday, July 14. No one in the park will be allowed to bring, use, consume, or possess alcohol, wine or beer.
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July 10, 2018
Violent Crime Down Nearly 13 Percent in First Half of 2018
Violent crime in Cedar Rapids is down nearly 13 percent in the first half of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.
There were 151 violent crimes in the first six months of 2018 compared to 173 violent crimes in 2017 during the first six months.
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July 10, 2018
Cedar Rapids Residents and Business Leaders Speak to the Importance of Flood Protection
A number of Cedar Rapids residents and businesses owners attended a joint City council committee meeting to voice their support and encouragement for the City to develop a plan for funding the remaining portion of the Flood Control System.
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July 06, 2018
Parks and Recreation Department to hold activities at Greene Square in July
To celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will provide kids, family and adult activities at Greene Square throughout the month of July.
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July 05, 2018
Suspect Arrested in Tarrence Newman Homicide Case
The Cedar Rapids Police Department has made an arrest in a November 12, 2017 homicide case. Rayshaun Dion Friend, DOB/07-04-1989, age 29, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested this morning for Murder in the First Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Going Armed With Intent.
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July 05, 2018
Federal Funding for Cedar Rapids Flood Control
Federal government awards $117 million in funding for City's Flood Control System.
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July 05, 2018
Zoning Code Draft Update Available for Public Review
The City of Cedar Rapids has made the full draft of the zoning code update available for public review.
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June 29, 2018
Urban Deer Hunt - September 15, 2018 to January 10, 2019
The City of Cedar Rapids will continue its annual Urban Deer Hunt for the 2018-2019 season as authorized by City Council Resolution # 0762-09-07. The Urban Deer Hunt is scheduled for September 15, 2018 through January 10, 2019.
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June 25, 2018
City Seeking Input on Pedestrian Master Plan
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking public input to help shape a new Pedestrian Master Plan. The goal of the plan is to develop an updated priority list of where we need to install new sidewalk, taking into consideration existing transit and trail amenities.
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June 14, 2018
City Conducting Minor Flood Stage Activities; Public Impact Minimal
The City’s Public Works Department is taking measures to address minor flood stage river levels. The Cedar River is projected to crest tonight at 12.8 feet, which is considered minor flood stage and will have minimal impacts to the general public.
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June 13, 2018
Fireworks Cause Serious Injury; Fireworks Discharge Prohibited in Cedar Rapids City Limits
The Fire Department and Police Department would like to remind citizens that the use of fireworks within the City limits of Cedar Rapids is prohibited. Not only are fireworks illegal to be discharged in the City limits, this incident is another unfortunate example of the danger of fireworks.
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May 23, 2018
Time to Register for National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. This will be the 35th anniversary for National Night Out and the 19th anniversary for Cedar Rapids to participate in National Night Out activities.
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May 22, 2018
1st Avenue East Improvements Starting
Sidewalk, intersection reconstruction, and traffic signal replacements will occur this summer on 1st Avenue East. Starting this week, sidewalk improvements will begin between 34th Street and 36th Street.
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May 18, 2018
Safety a Concern with Illegally Posted Signs
There have been a number of illegally posted signs within the City that can cause safety concerns by obstructing the vision of motorists or obscuring official traffic control devices or other official warning signs.
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May 10, 2018
City of Cedar Rapids National Citizen Survey 2018
In January 2018 the City of Cedar Rapids asked a sample of residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™). The survey was designed to provide information about how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the City, and to make comparisons with peer cities.
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May 01, 2018
Cedar Rapids Receives Aa1 Bond Rating on General Obligation Debt and Aa2 Bond Rating on Revenue Debt
The City of Cedar Rapids is pleased to announce that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aa1 (stable) rating to the City’s $30 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A and $8.8 million Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B. Concurrently, Moody’s has affirmed the Aa1 rating on the City’s outstanding general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) debt.
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April 23, 2018
Northwest Neighborhood Flood Memorial Underway
Construction is underway on a 2008 flood memorial located in the Northwest Neighborhood.
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April 20, 2018
Spring Leaf Vacuum Collection Extended
Trucks will operate through Friday, May 11 on regular garbage collection days.
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April 19, 2018
Cedar Rapids Receives Nearly $40,000 for Veterans
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City of Cedar Rapids nearly $40,000 to help provide a permanent home to veterans experiencing homelessness.
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April 05, 2018
Ruble Recognized as Outstanding Professional in Iowa
“Holly Ruble is an exemplary member of our team,” says utilities director Steve Hershner. “She has developed and championed a number of iGreenCR and sustainability initiatives from which the community has benefitted and we are grateful for her example.”
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April 04, 2018
Johnson Avenue NW Project Starting
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Thursday, April 5, on the Johnson Avenue NW Paving for Progress project, weather permitting.
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March 27, 2018
City of Cedar Rapids Releases Mobile App Update
The City of Cedar Rapids Mobile Application has been updated and is now available for download on the iTunes App Store and Droid Play Store by searching for “City of Cedar Rapids.”
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March 23, 2018
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company Receives Outstanding Partner Award for Work with City
The Iowa Water Conference recognized Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust with the Outstanding Partner Award on Wednesday. The award highlights agencies that use and promote green infrastructure projects, like CRBT's new zero-stormwater-runoff parking lot, partially funded by the City's stormwater cost-share program.
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February 28, 2018
Storm Drain Mural Project Accepting Submissions
The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with Iowa BIG and the Cedar Rapids Downtown District, calls for submissions to the Storm Drain Mural Project.
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February 13, 2018
Cedar Rapids Receives Gold Designation as a Solar-Ready Community
The City of Cedar Rapids earned a gold rating from SolSmart for efforts to make it easier for residents to go solar - the first in Iowa.
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February 06, 2018
AmeriCorps to Design and Install Rain Gardens for Free this Summer
Through a unique partnership with AmeriCorps, Cedar Rapid residents have the opportunity to win a rain garden design and installation for free this summer.
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January 03, 2018
2018 Safety Scoop Presentation Schedule Announced
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department offers a monthly presentation of safety topics of interest to older adults and/or families. All are welcome to attend.
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December 19, 2017
City Initiating New Camera Citation Collection Strategy
The City of Cedar Rapids has initiated a new collection strategy for delinquent camera citation fines. The City’s new collection agency, Municipal Collections of America, Inc. (MCOA) is mailing notices informing debtors of these changes. The letter will include payment options and MCOA contact information.
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November 30, 2017
City of Cedar Rapids Receives Phoenix Award for NewBo District Development
The City of Cedar Rapids has been awarded a regional Phoenix Award for redevelopment of the New Bohemia District. The Phoenix Awards are part of a nonprofit organization, The Phoenix Awards Institute, Inc., which recognizes outstanding achievement and innovation relating to environmental and community issues.
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October 06, 2017
Public notification: Monitoring violation of the water testing schedule
The City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department – Water Division violated a drinking water monitoring standard in September 2017 by only collecting 97 of the required 100 routine water samples to test for the presence of total coliform bacteria. Even though this oversight is not an emergency health concern, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation.
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July 31, 2017
Parks & Recreation Fall Registration Begins Online July 31
The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department’s fall program registration begins online July 31 at 5:00 p.m. or by phone, 319-286-5566, during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., beginning August 1. The Play! guide, with programs for all ages and abilities, will be posted online at CRREC.org. It will be mailed the week of August 7 to all Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Robins residents inside Our CR, the City of Cedar Rapids’ quarterly magazine.
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March 31, 2017
Iowa Finance Authority Announces More than $73.6M to Build and Preserve Housing
Affordable Housing Projects in Eight Iowa Counties Receive Federal Housing Tax Credits
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December 14, 2016
City of Cedar Rapids Joins Nextdoor
The City of Cedar Rapids has joined Nextdoor to help make our community stronger and safer. Nextdoor is a free private social networking website for neighborhoods.
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September 28, 2016
Flood Update and Revised Evacuation Area
The Cedar River level is slowing dropping after cresting at nearly 22 feet yesterday. The river will likely remain high for the next several days, and is expected to reach approximately 18 feet by Thursday early evening. The evacuation area has been adjusted to a smaller perimeter. Barricades and access control points have been moved to the revised perimeter and will continue to be monitored for public safety.
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September 27, 2016
Overnight Efforts and Continued Flood Response
The Cedar River is cresting at 22 feet and will likely remain high for the next several days. Residents are still urged to stay out of the evacuation area and to heed curfew times until the flood risk has passed. Do not go near the temporary flood control system or go near water.
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September 26, 2016
Flood Control Measures in Place
Cedar Rapids’ temporary flood control measures are in place and Public Works engineering teams as well as US Army Corps of Engineer teams will actively monitor for any weaknesses and re-enforce the system as necessary 24 hours a day.
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September 25, 2016
Flood Preparation and Evacuation Plans Continue
The Cedar River is projected to crest at 23 feet at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Cedar Rapids will see a river crest of 16 feet by Monday morning, which is considered major flood stage. The City’s Incident Command Team activated at 7:00 this morning and is utilizing a cross-departmental team of Public Safety, Public Works, and other City departments.
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September 25, 2016
Important: Flood Evacuation Notice
Residents in the evacuation area are strongly encouraged to leave the area. Returning to your residence may be restricted because of the potential safety risks in the evacuation zone. Public safety personnel are recommending that you leave immediately, but no later than 8:00 p.m. this evening. Remaining in the evacuation area places residents at risk and will place safety personnel at risk.
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Burglar Alarm Permit and Rental Registration Fee Annual Invoicing
Recently the Finance Department sent invoices to permit holders of record for the annual burglar alarm permit fee and rental registration fee for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
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Cedar Rapids Hosts Joint Meeting of Flood Control System and Finance and Administrative Council Committees
On Monday, July 9 Cedar Rapids City Council members from the Flood Control System Council Committee and the Finance and Administrative Council Committee will be hosting a special joint meeting.
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