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Temporary Skatepark to Open at Time Check Park
The Parks and Recreation Department will be installing temporary skatepark equipment on the basketball court at Time Check Park, 1131 5th Street NW, this week. The site will serve as a replacement skatepark while the Riverside Skatepark is under construction.Date:03/27/2023

City of Cedar Rapids Spring Loose-Leaf Vacuum Collection to Run April 3-28
The City of Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling division will begin operating leaf vacuum trucks on Monday, April 3. Residents who choose to participate can expect leaf collection on their regular collection day unless the trucks are slowed by weather or volume, in which case the division will strive to reach any missed properties the following day. The program runs through Friday, April 28.Date:03/27/2023

Call for Artists for Temporary Rain Art Installations in Cedar Rapids
The City of Cedar Rapids GreenCR sustainability initiative and Public Art Commission invite local artists to create artwork that builds awareness of the City's Community Climate Action Plan.Date:03/22/2023