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Rockwell Dr NE Closed

Monday, May 12, 2008

City holds Housing Fair May 15 - Neighbors, landlords to learn about services, provide feedback

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

THINK Program

Monday, May 5, 2008

National Award received by CRPD Investigator and USPS Inspector

Monday, May 5, 2008

Otis Rd SE Open

Monday, May 5, 2008

Hundreds of Tires Burn

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Mother's Day Open House to be held at Noelridge Park Greenhouse

Friday, May 2, 2008

Intersection of 38th St & D Ave NE Closure

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Police Log Available to Public

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Ellis Blvd NW btwn Ellis Ln & 18th St NW Open

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Mt Vernon Rd SE Open

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

National Safe Kids Week & Free Bicycle Helmets

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Old MacDonald's Farm Opens for the Season

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Mt Vernon Rd SE btwn Camburn Ct & 19th St SE Closure

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Edgewood Rd Bridge Open

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Pets Playhouse final donation count

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Animal Control Shelter closed

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Animal Adoption Day

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Edgewood Rd Bridge Closure

Monday, April 28, 2008

Ellis Blvd NW Closure Due to Flooding

Monday, April 28, 2008

Update on Road Closures and Flood Preparations

Monday, April 28, 2008

Road Closure and Flood Preparations

Monday, April 28, 2008

City Seeks Board of Adjustment, Electrical Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Mechanical Board and Plumbing Board Members

Monday, April 28, 2008

Ely Rd SW at Old River Rd Closure

Monday, April 28, 2008

Old River Rd SW Closure

Monday, April 28, 2008

Sanitary Sewer Overflow & Road Closures

Friday, April 25, 2008

Spring Tree Planting Tips

Friday, April 25, 2008

Work Postponed at Mt Vernon Rd SE btwn Camburn Ct & 19th St SE

Friday, April 25, 2008

Motorcycle update from April 20

Friday, April 25, 2008

Pets Playhouse Challenge

Friday, April 25, 2008

Openings Still Available for the 10th Annual Citizens’ Fire Academy

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Mt. Vernon Rd SE btwn Camburn Ct & 19th St SE Road Closure

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

City Seeks Building/Fire Board of Appeals, Civil Rights Commission and Crime Stoppers Board

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets to Open in May

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Otis Rd Closure

Monday, April 21, 2008

Motorcycle Crash from april 20, 2008

Monday, April 21, 2008

Shop with a Cop

Monday, April 21, 2008

Telephone Fundraising Scam

Friday, April 18, 2008

City of Cedar Rapids Arbor Day 2008 - A nationwide annual event since 1872

Friday, April 18, 2008

Storm Damaged Limb and Branch Collection

Monday, April 14, 2008

Civil Service Submits Certified List of Candidates for Chief of Police Position

Monday, April 14, 2008

Memorial Dr SE Road Closure

Friday, April 11, 2008

Sanitary Overflow

Friday, April 11, 2008

26th Street SW Road Closure

Friday, April 11, 2008

City Seeks Airport Commission, Board of Ethics and Veterans Memorial Commission Members

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Man Rescued from Window – House Destroyed

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Edgewood Road SW Bridge over Prairie Creek CLOSED

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

J Avenue NE Road Closure Update

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Road CLOSURE 14th Ave SE

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Change regarding Memorial Dr CLOSURE

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

East Post Rd Delays

Friday, April 4, 2008

City seeks CPC, Corridor MPO, Housing Board and Visual Arts Commission Members

Friday, April 4, 2008

Memorial Dr SE Road Closure

Friday, April 4, 2008

4.2.08 Road Update

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Street Closure: 1st St. NW

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Road Update

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Civil Service Commission Announces Candidates for Chief of Police Position

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

More Cool Cop Stories

Friday, March 28, 2008

David Lloyd Investigation Conclusion

Thursday, March 27, 2008

City Golf Courses To Open March 31

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Breaking the Spring Break Tradition

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Road Update

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Tasers for Cedar Rapids Police

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Firearms Discharge, One in Custody

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Road Closure Update

Monday, March 24, 2008

Conversations with Council on Tuesday

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Road Closure Update

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department Spring Programs for Special Populations

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

River Flood Status Update

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Accidents from St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

River Flooding

Monday, March 17, 2008

New Street Closure

Monday, March 17, 2008

I380 Semi Accident

Monday, March 17, 2008

Easter Show to be Held at Noelridge Greenhouse March 22 and 23

Friday, March 14, 2008

Ushers Ferry Weekend Program Cancelled

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Harding PTA makes Donation to CRPD

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Fatal Incident Investigaion Continues

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Fatal Incident

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Vernon to Host District Two Community Meeting

Monday, March 10, 2008

Causes of Two Recent Fires Determined

Friday, March 7, 2008

Road Closure: J Ave NE

Friday, March 7, 2008

Smoke Alarms Alert Residents of Fire

Friday, March 7, 2008

Oakhill Neighborhood Forum

Friday, March 7, 2008

Fire Damages House, No Injuries

Friday, March 7, 2008

Oakhill Neighborhood Forum

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Road Closure: 19th Street SE

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Wieneke to Host Quarterly District Four Community Meeting

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Fire Damages Vacant House

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Tour the St. Louis Gateway Arch and Grant’s Farm

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions About the Roads

Friday, February 29, 2008

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Go Directly to Jail, Do not Pass Go, Do not Collect $200

Friday, February 29, 2008

The U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area Travel Survey

Friday, February 29, 2008

Chief Klappholz Retirement Coffee

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Snow Banks and City Solid Waste Recycling Collections

Thursday, February 28, 2008

City Council Seeking Applicants for Cedar Rapids Boards and Commissions

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Spring Classes at Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Mayor Halloran's Condition of the City Speech

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Smart Growth Committee Application Deadline

Monday, February 25, 2008

No Injuries Resulting from House Fire

Friday, February 22, 2008

"Condition of the City Address" Set for February 27

Friday, February 22, 2008

Warming Trend Frequently Asked Questions

Friday, February 22, 2008

Conversations with Council Begin Tuesday

Friday, February 22, 2008

Downtown Snow Removal Continues

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department Spring Yoga Classes

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Snow Banks and City Solid Waste Recycling Collections

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department Spring Programs for Special Populations

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Downtown Snow Removal

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Cool Cop Stories

Monday, February 18, 2008

Residential Snow Emergency Routes

Monday, February 18, 2008

Drive Carefully Today

Monday, February 18, 2008

Vernon to Host District Two Community Meeting

Friday, February 15, 2008

Robbery HyVee Gass 3935 Blairsferry rd NE

Friday, February 15, 2008

Gulick to Host Quarterly District One Community Meeting

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Citizen Participation Wanted on Smart Growth Committees

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

One Man Injured in Sunday Morning Fire

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Downtown Snow Removal Continues

Friday, February 8, 2008

Analog Cell Phones No Longer Operable

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Accident from 2-7-08

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Snow Emergency Routes

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Keeping Fire Hydrants Accessible

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Solid Waste & Recycling Division SUSPENDING Collections Due to Weather

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Traffic Division, the First Month

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Inspection Services Feedback Forum Postponed for Today

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Storm Status.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Calls for Service 2-6-08

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Snow Routes in Effect for Winter Storm Warning

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

US Bank Robbery 2nd info

Thursday, January 31, 2008

US Bank Robbed

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Edgewood Rd SW Bridge over Prairie Creek Re-Opening

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Inspection Services Feedback Opportunities

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Emergency Snow Routes for Blizzard

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Edgewood Rd SW Bridge over Prairie Creek Closed

Monday, January 28, 2008

Warming Trend - Pot Holes and Snow & Ice

Monday, January 28, 2008

Community Meeting Scheduled For Public Input

Friday, January 25, 2008

I380 Closed & Hwy 30 still closed

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Final Count of Accident on I380 & Hwy 30

Thursday, January 24, 2008

City Clarifies Rough Rider Lease Term Issues

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Traffic Congestion due to Funeral

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Traffic Bureau

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Wow!! I didn't know that!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Calls for Service on 1/21-22/08 and 2 Squad Car Accidents

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Vernon to Host District Two Community Meeting

Monday, January 21, 2008

Smoke Alarms Awake Tenants

Monday, January 21, 2008

Cold Weather for Pets

Friday, January 18, 2008

Indecent Exposure

Friday, January 18, 2008

Winter Driving Tips

Friday, January 18, 2008

Emergency Snow Routes

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Composit drawing of I380 Sexual Assault

Monday, January 14, 2008

Garage Fire Destroys Two Vehicles

Saturday, January 12, 2008

City of Cedar Rapids to Request Public Assistance

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Early Morning Fire – No Injuries

Sunday, January 6, 2008

District Policing

Friday, January 4, 2008

Warming Trend: Snow and Ice Removal

Friday, January 4, 2008

Robbery from March 2007 Solved

Friday, January 4, 2008

Corridor MPO to hold Transportation Improvement Program Open House

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Limb and Branch Collection By Street Maintenance and Solid Waste & Recycling Crews Continues

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

"Hey Dude, where's my car?" Stolen Vehicles 2007

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Another Gun taken from the Street

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Traffic Signal Changes

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Corridor MPO Participating in a National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)

Friday, December 21, 2007

City Wraps Up Westdale Mall Planning Process

Thursday, December 20, 2007

LCRPC changes name to Corridor MPO

Thursday, December 20, 2007

City of Cedar Rapids Yard Waste Collections Run Year Round

Thursday, December 13, 2007

City Council Authorizes Parking and Meter Violation Rate Increases, and a Parking Discount Program, beginning January 1, 2008

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Tree Cleanup & Downtown Snow Removal

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Attic Fire Causes Substantial Damage

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Snow/Ice Emergency

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Tower Terrace Road Meeting Postponed

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Westdale Open House No. 2 and No.3

Friday, December 7, 2007

Cedar River Trail Portion Reopened

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Winter Snow Advisory

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Major Heat and Fire Damage to Home

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Westdale Mall Redevelopment Open House: December 6th

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Two Cats Rescued from House Fire

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Snow Route Reminders

Friday, November 30, 2007

Street Closure: 20th St NW

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Jones Golf Course to Close for Season

Monday, November 26, 2007

Court Rules on Westdale Mall Moratorium

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Boil Water Advisory

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Ellis Golf Course to Close for Season

Friday, November 16, 2007

Street Closure: 4th Street NE

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Thanksgiving Schedule of City Operations (Nov. 22 - 23)

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Bender Pool Closed As Precaution

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Gardner and Twin Pines Golf Courses to Close for Season

Friday, November 9, 2007

Street Closure: 10th Ave SW

Thursday, November 8, 2007

City Office Schedules for Monday Nov. 12, 2007

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Westdale Mall Community Open House

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Detached Garage Destroyed, 2 Houses also Damaged

Monday, November 5, 2007

Street Closure - 16th Ave. "Bridge of Lions"

Monday, November 5, 2007

City Takes Steps to Enhance Ethical Culture

Monday, November 5, 2007

Street Closure - A Ave NE

Friday, October 26, 2007

Carbon Monoxide-Stop an Invisible Killer This Winter

Friday, October 26, 2007

Street Closure

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Customer Service Window for Parking Operations Relocated to City Hall Treasury Operations Office

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Trails Closed Due to Flooding

Friday, October 19, 2007

Portion of Cedar River Trail Closed

Thursday, October 18, 2007

3rd Street NE Closure

Friday, October 12, 2007

Delivering Fire Prevention

Friday, October 12, 2007

Notice of Open House – Collins Road NE and 1st Avenue Reconstruction

Thursday, October 11, 2007

City Garden Sites Fall Clean Up Scheduled

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Cedar Rapids Police Chief Announces Retirement

Friday, October 5, 2007

Fire Prevention Week: October 7th – 13th

Friday, October 5, 2007

Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Final Day of Full Service Park Operations October 7

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Road Closure: 4th Avenue SE

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

2nd Street NE Closure Between A Ave and B Ave

Friday, September 28, 2007

City of Cedar Rapids Appoints New Community Development Director

Friday, September 28, 2007

Notice of Open House - Cedar Rapids EPA Brownfields Cleanup Funding Application

Friday, September 21, 2007

2nd Street NE Closed

Friday, September 14, 2007

Cedar Rapids Urban Deer Hunt - September 15, 2007 - January 20, 2008

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Boat Ramps at Ellis and Mohawk Park Closed

Monday, August 27, 2007

Forecasted River Levels

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Old Marion Road & C Avenue Public Meeting - LCRPC PRID Study

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Public Information Meeting for Old Marion Road/Oakland Road NE

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

12 Unit Apartment Fire Displaces Tenants

Monday, July 30, 2007

Public Comment Period - Deer Population Control

Friday, July 27, 2007

Inspection Services Feedback Opportunities

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Public Information Meeting for 29th St NE

Friday, July 13, 2007

Fire in Attic of Single Family Home

Monday, June 25, 2007

No Injuries in Early Morning Fire

Monday, June 25, 2007

Fire in Attic of 12 Unit Apartment Complex

Friday, June 22, 2007

CRFD Proposes Fees for Inspections

Friday, June 22, 2007

City Plan Aimed at Improving Effectiveness

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

City Reorganization Plan to be Unveiled

Monday, June 11, 2007

City Bus Tours at Sinclair Property June 16

Monday, June 11, 2007

Fire Marshal to Discuss Adoption of Fire Code in Cedar Rapids

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Fire Destroys Garage, Damages Two Houses

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

FIVE SEASONS TRANSPORTATION & PARKING OFFERS SUMMER ‘BUS RIDE BREAK’ PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

East Post Road Bridge - Design Development Discussion

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Edgewood Road Extension Open House

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

2008 Proclaimed Year of the River

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Fire Contained to the Garage

Monday, May 21, 2007

City Presents Proposed Solutions to Neighborhood Issues at Second “Enhance Our Neighborhoods” Open Houses May 17 & 19, 2007

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Gulick to Host District One Community Meeting

Monday, May 14, 2007

"Weird Al" Yankovic Appears in Concert

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Dedication of the Newest Sculptures at The Eastern Iowa Airport

Friday, May 4, 2007

Cause Determined in Yesterday’s House Fire

Thursday, May 3, 2007

House Fire Damages Roof

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Fire in Vacant Apartment Damages One Unit

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

City Golf Course Tee Times Now Online

Friday, April 27, 2007

City to Hold Second Blueprint Open Houses

Friday, April 27, 2007

Bypass Pumps Activated

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Basic Swift Water Rescue Training

Monday, April 23, 2007

City Manager Announces Personnel Changes

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Apartment Fire Displaces 12 Families

Monday, April 16, 2007

Coach Dan Gable Keynote Speaker at Annual Fire & Life Safety Education Seminar

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Zach Johnson Day Declared

Monday, April 9, 2007

House Fire - Minor Damage

Monday, April 9, 2007

Precautionary Measures Close Greene Square Building

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Thursday, March 29, 2007

ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION FEATURING JERRY DOUGLAS TO PERFORM IN CEDAR RAPIDS ON FRIDAY, JULY 13

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Broadway at the Paramount present Cirque Dreams~Jungle Fantasy

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Compass Facility Management selects Schoenike to lead Cedar Rapids facilities

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Sesame Street Live Super Grover! Ready for Action

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Community Development Director Resigns

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Arrest Made in Arson Fire

Friday, March 23, 2007

News Conference

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Westdale Commercial Study Area

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Boyson Road Water Storage Tank Renovation

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Time Check Recreation Center – Game Room and Gyms

Monday, March 12, 2007

House Destroyed by Fire

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Gulick and McGrane to host District Community Meetings

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Friday, March 2, 2007

Gulick to Host District One Community Meeting

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

City of Cedar Rapids Declares Snow Emergency

Monday, February 12, 2007

State of the City Address Set for February 7th

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

City to Repair Pavement from Water Main Break

Friday, January 19, 2007

City to Repair Pavement from Water Main Break

Friday, January 19, 2007

CITY OPEN HOUSES SET

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

City to work with United Way

Friday, December 22, 2006

Tentative Settlement Reached in Cedar Rapids Waterworks Retirement System Case

Friday, December 22, 2006

City of CR-Lincolnway-Executive Development Meeting

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

City Holiday Tree Lighting

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Gulick to Host District One Community Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2006

Hunt for a Christmas Tree

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Mayor to Proclaim Wednesday, November 8th as Stand up for Science Day!

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Henderson to Host District Two Community Meeting

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Kris Gulick, District 1 Council Member Completes City Government Training

Monday, October 23, 2006

East Post Road Bridge Replacement over Indian Creek Project Update Meeting

Friday, October 6, 2006

Farmstead Redevelopment Planning Process Underway

Friday, September 22, 2006

McGrane to Host District Three Community Meeting

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Cedar Rapids Designated Best for Commitment to Community Aquatics

Thursday, September 7, 2006

Citizens Invited to North East Area Neighborhood Open House

Monday, August 28, 2006

Gulick to Host District One Community Meeting

Friday, August 18, 2006

City Announces Results of Bond Sale

Wednesday, August 2, 2006

Sanitary Sewer Overflow

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

National Night Out

Friday, July 28, 2006

Moody's Assigns Aaa Rating To City Of Cedar Rapids IA's G.O. Bonds, Series 2006A and Series 2006B

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Tom Russell to Headline Ushers Ferry Folk Festival August 12th

Friday, July 14, 2006

City Website Gets a New Look

Thursday, June 29, 2006

City Public Works Facility Director named Energy Manager of the Year

Monday, June 19, 2006

Cedar Rapids City Manager Candidates Interview Schedule

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Henderson to Host District Two Community Meeting

Friday, June 2, 2006

McGrane to Host District Three Community Meeting

Friday, June 2, 2006

Mayor Announces Finalists for City Manager Position

Friday, June 2, 2006

Sanitary Sewer Overflow

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

Governor appoints City Treasurer to City Finance Committee

Tuesday, April 11, 2006