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Project of the Week: FY26 Downtown Sidewalk Repair Project

The City is committed to a safe and accessible walking environment for all residents. Routine sidewalk maintenance plays a key role in that goal. A new sidewalk repair program has been put in place to address that. Our sidewalks downtown are faced with constant stress. Constant cycles of freezing and...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d
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CAL Board to consider facility assessment, summer projects Monday

The CAL School Board will consider agreements for a facility assessment and planned building projects during its regular meeting Monday, following a joint session with the Hampton-Dumont School Board. The joint session begins at 5 p.m. at the school in Latimer. Board members will review the whole-grade sharing agreement between...

Latimer, IA · 21d
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Six Cases of Measles Recently Confirmed North of Howard, Winneshiek Counties

A half-dozen cases of measles have been confirmed in southeast Minnesota, just across the Iowa-Minnesota border. As of October 8th, the six cases of measles were all in Fillmore County, which is bordered to the south by Howard and Winneshiek counties in northeast Iowa. Health officials say all cases are...

Winneshiek County, IA · 23d
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Candidates make affordability their pitch in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

A tight race is playing out in northeast Iowa for the open 2nd Congressional District seat. The Republican and Democratic candidates are offering different approaches to a familiar problem: the high cost-of-living. Speaking to voters at the Waterloo Public Library in August, Democrat Lindsay James, a chaplain and state lawmaker...

Iowa · 22d
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Eighteen West Delaware Staff Members Opting for Early Retirement

West Delaware is offering early retirement this year – and eighteen staff members have opted to take advantage of it. Superintendent Jen Vance says she proposed the idea to the school board in August. Two administrators will be retiring at the end of the school year, including Lambert Elementary...

Delaware, IA · 23d

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Sand's church, debt of Lahn's running mate become latest flashpoints in governor's race

CEDAR FALLS/CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — There's three weeks to go until the Nov. 3 election, and both campaigns for governor are escalating their attacks. Tuesday's latest flashpoints centered on Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Derek Wulf's debt, and the church that Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand attends. Fox News...

Iowa · 25d

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Cedar Rapids' New LightLine Tower Stands 164-Feet Over the Cedar River

A major milestone has been reached in ConnectCR's latest revitalization project! As of this week, the new Alliant Energy LightLine® Tower is now at its full height.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23d

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Three facing federal charges in connection to Homeland Security Office protest

Three people are facing federal charges in connection to a protest outside of the Cedar Rapids Homeland Security Office in July.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23d

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Texan embraces Cedar Rapids riverfront vision

CEDAR RAPIDS — After growing up in Houston, Texas, the Cedar River presented Cameron Hull with “a totally different type of water.” Hull saw the river for the first time in June when she visited Cedar Rapids to interview for the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellowship, a two-year program that places fellows” in city halls across the country to tackle municipal issues. “Coming from Houston, it’s just a totally different type of water, Hull said. “Seeing the force and the power of the Cedar River and how a whole city could be built upon the river was so unique.” Hull, 30, has a lot more time to consider those differences now that she’s been selected as the city’s first Bloomberg Harvard fellow — a position dedicated solely to riverfront development. Two months in, Hull sat down with The Gazette to talk about her background and plans for the position. The interview has been edited for clarity and length. Q: How does the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellowship program work? A: It’s a two-year fellowship for recently graduated master’s students to get paired with a city that’s identified a specific challenge they need additional capacity for. I interviewed and was able

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23d

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Final Section of Alliant Energy LightLine Tower installed

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The final section of the Alliant Energy LightLine Tower is officially in place. Standing at 164 feet tall, the tower marks a new landmark in Cedar Rapids. The tower’s outer layer is made of Corten steel to give it a rusted look. The landmark aims...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 24d

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To the residents of Tama County

My name is Amanda Kriegel, and I have served as Tama County Treasurer since April 2022. I am continuing my candidacy for Treasurer as a write-in candidate in this year’s general election, and I want Tama County residents to know more about my record, my experience and what I hope to accomplish over the next four years.

Tama County, IA · 23d

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Meet the House District 76 Candidates: Matt Reisetter

Matt Reisetter, Republican candidate for Iowa House District 76. Matt Reisetter, 50, was born and raised in Cedar Falls and is a resident of Hudson. He has been married for 25 years to his wife Jen; they have four children, one boy and three girls, including Mason (22), Jillian (19), Jentry (16), and Judah (12). He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1994. After high school, Reisetter earned an undergraduate degree in general science (biology, chemistry, physics) from the University of Northern Iowa. Later he earned a graduate degree in transformational leadership from Bethel Seminary. He is co-owner of Crossroads Fireworks; owner of Hit Or Miss retail store in College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, which is set to open in November; Executive Director of Christian Crusaders Radio & Internet Ministry; Director of the 105-year-old Cedar Falls Bible Conference; and a leader for Nazareth Church’s Discipleship Team.

Iowa · 23d

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‘The day is here’: Linn County voters turn out early for election they call their most important

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Anne Taylor and Jeff Lindeman have lived in Linn County for more than 40 years. On Wednesday, neither wanted to wait another day to vote in what they described as the most important election they can remember. The married couple cast their ballots at the...

Linn County, IA · 24d

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Waterloo Schools share new feeder structure and attendance boundaries

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Major changes are coming to the Waterloo school district ahead of the opening of United High School in 2028. The school board has approved a new structure for its feeder system. School changes and updated feeder structure. Starting in 2028, All 10th through 12th graders...

Waterloo, IA · 25d

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Cedar Rapids' New LightLine Tower Stands 164-Feet Over the Cedar River

A major milestone has been reached in ConnectCR's latest revitalization project! As of this week, the new Alliant Energy LightLine® Tower is now at its full height.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23d

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Floyd County Campgrounds to Close for the Season After This Weekend

This past Saturday (Oct. 10), Sunday (Oct. 11) and Monday (Oct. 12) saw temps pushing towards 90 degrees. But it is October and warm days like those will soon be gone for the fall and winter seasons. Floyd County Naturalist Heidi Reams has a similar message for camping enthusiasts. Reams...

Floyd County, IA · 24d

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Counties try to help after 2,000 Iowa refugees lose healthcare access

Some county health departments across Iowa are trying to fill the gaps after thousands of refugees lost Medicaid coverage this month. The change could restrict refugees’ access to most kinds of healthcare. In eastern Iowa, the Linn County Health Department has a list of more affordable healthcare options on...

Linn County, IA · 24d

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Chickasaw County Courthouse Taking on New Looks, Inside and Out

It might not be a makeover, but the Chickasaw County Courthouse in New Hampton is seeing its share of changes, inside and out. During Monday’s (Oct. 12) Supervisors meeting, County Auditor Sheila Shekelton notes things will be different when in-person absentee voting begins on Wednesday (Oct. 14). Shekelton describes...

Chickasaw County, IA · 24d

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Meet the Candidates: Iowa House District 54

AREA – The upcoming General Election set for Tuesday, Nov. 3, will feature a contested race for Iowa House District 54, pitting incumbent state Rep. Joshua Meggers (R-Grundy Center) against challenger Leila Staton (D-Reinbeck). House District 54 encompasses all of Grundy and Hardin counties and several rural townships on...

Iowa · 23d