September 21, 2018
Boat Ramp Closure at 7:00 P.M. Sunday Due to High Water
Due to heightened Cedar River water levels, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department will be closing boat ramps at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23rd. By closing the boat ramps, boats and other watercraft are discouraged from being on the Cedar River when the river level is at 13 feet or higher.
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September 19, 2018
Cedar Rapids Splash Pads Closing Thursday, September 20
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will turn off the splash pads in the parks on Thursday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m.
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September 17, 2018
Cedar Rapids Sets New Record for Construction Permit Valuation
The City of Cedar Rapids has set a new record for the total reported valuation of all building permits. For fiscal year 2018, the total valuation of building permits was $376 million, surpassing the previous record set in fiscal year 2012 by $29 million, and surpassing last year’s total by $130 million.
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September 11, 2018
Play Quidditch at Ushers Ferry September 23
Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation invites kids ages 9 and up and their parents to play Quidditch at Ushers Ferry on Sunday, September 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Participants will first learn the basics of this Harry Potter-inspired sport and then will play a round or two. Advance registration is required.
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September 11, 2018
Fall Family Fest at Ushers Ferry September 30
Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation is hosting the Fall Family Fest at Ushers Ferry Historic Village on Sunday, September 30 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event, for all ages, includes historical demonstrations, crafts, hayrack rides, games and more. Advance registration is available but not required.
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September 10, 2018
Flood Control System Funding Plan
At the Tuesday, September 11 meeting, City Council will vote on a plan for funding the City’s portion of the Flood Control System. Permanent flood protection is needed to keep residents and property out of harm’s way, protect economic investments and encourage future investments for the entire community, reduce financial strain of building temporary protection, and ensure local businesses do not suffer loss of production and revenue during future flood fights or flood disasters.
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September 10, 2018
Boat Ramps Scheduled to Re-open on September 12th
The City of Cedar Rapids will re-open boat ramps on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00 a.m. as the Cedar River water level is forecast to be below 13 feet at that time. The Fire Department recommended closure of boat ramps on September 4th due to heightened Cedar River water levels.
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September 07, 2018
Join us for Welcoming Week September 14 – 23, 2018
Cedar Rapids is proud to observe Welcoming Week on September 14-23, 2018 to acknowledge the many important contributions immigrants and refugees bring to our community, and to celebrate all diversity in our City. Welcoming Week is a national annual celebration bringing together people though local events to celebrate the role communities play to foster a welcoming community.
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September 05, 2018
Suspect Arrested for Robbery; Stolen Handgun Recovered
Police officers arrested a suspect for a robbery that occurred in the Hy-Vee parking lot at 3215 Oakland Road NE, on Tuesday afternoon.
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September 04, 2018
Fire Department Continues Search for Missing Kayaker
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is continuing to search for a kayaker that went into Indian Creek near the vicinity of the 1800 block of Timber Wolf Trail SE yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m. Two individuals were on a kayak in the water when it apparently hit debris and overturned.
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September 03, 2018
Swift Water Rescue
Firefighters performed a swift water rescue on Indian Creek. A female victim was rescued, however a male victim is still missing. A kayak overturned and both victims went into the rapidly moving water. The Johnson County Dive Team is en route to assist.
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August 29, 2018
Come to Ushers Ferry for Old-Fashioned Fall Fun
Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation invites families to Ushers Ferry for some good old-fashioned fall fun including hayrack rides, drinking hot cocoa around a bonfire, and making crafts. Harvest Hayrack Nights are on Wednesday evenings, September 12, September 26, October 10 and October 24.
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August 26, 2018
Suspect Arrested for Arson
The Cedar Rapids Police Department arrested a suspect for arson for a fire that occurred at 1445 1st Avenue SE on Saturday.
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August 25, 2018
Weather-Related Incident at Cross Country Meet
Cedar Rapids firefighters and police officers were dispatched to College Community Schools, 401 76th Avenue SW, for several student athletes that exhibited signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
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August 21, 2018
Hotel-Motel Tax Advance to GO Cedar Rapids
On August 21, 2018, GO Cedar Rapids Board of Directors provided an update on preliminary newbo evolve festival financial results.
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August 20, 2018
City Achieves 4-STAR Community Certification
STAR Communities is the nation’s leading framework for measuring a community’s environmental, economic, and social health.
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August 17, 2018
Fire Determined to Be Intentionally Set at Apartment Complex
An investigation by the Fire Department of the apartment fire that was reported on Wednesday morning at 2:16 a.m. at 2131 Blairs Ferry Road NE has been determined to be incendiary. There was an ignitable liquid poured in the stairwell between the first and second floors of the apartment complex.
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August 09, 2018
Cedar Rapids Fire Department Achieves Accreditation from Commission on Fire Accreditation International
The City of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department are pleased to have been recognized by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and the Commission on Fire Accreditation International as achieving accredited agency status. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is one of only 5 fire departments in Iowa and 247 worldwide that has earned accreditation from the CFAI, an internationally-recognized benchmark for fire and emergency services.
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August 08, 2018
Suspects Arrested in 3 Burglary Cases
An investigation of three residential burglaries in which the residents were home at the time of the crimes has resulted in two arrests.
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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
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 05, 2018
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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June 30, 2018
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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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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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 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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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 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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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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City of Cedar Rapids Budget Survey
Soon the City of Cedar Rapids will begin developing its budget for fiscal year 2020 (July 2019 to June 2020). We would like to invite our citizens to fill out a brief survey to provide input on service levels and how your tax dollars are spent.
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