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City of Cedar Rapids Announcements
- Cedar Rapids News & Info - Announcements about important City news, events and programs
- City Council Meeting Notices/Agendas - Notifications about upcoming City Council meetings with links to agendas and packets
- City Job Openings - Notifications of new job openings at the City of Cedar Rapids
- Current Road Closures - Announcements about road closures and traffic detours are sent several times a day
- Emergency Alerts - Emergency notifications from the Fire and Police Departments, such as evacuations, major fires, relocations and other serious emergency situations.
City of Cedar Rapids Bid Opportunities
- Construction Projects - Requests for bids or proposals related to Community Improvement Projects (CIP)
- Other City Bid Opportunities - Requests for bids or proposals related to products and services
Parks & Recreation Announcements
- Recreation Programs - Notifications about recreational programs, changes and cancellations, golf course, trail and park season information and splash pad and pool openings and closings
- Parks & Recreation Info & Events - Announcements about special events and new programs offered by the Parks & Recreation Department
Severe Weather Warnings
- Linn County Area - Notifications of severe weather alerts for the Linn County area from the National Weather Service (These messages are sent 24 hours a day, seven days a week.)
Utilities Updates
- Garbage & Recycling News - Notifications about changes in garbage collection schedules and tips and tricks about recycling and yard waste collection
- Transit Updates - Announcements related to bus route changes and detours