Public Records

Per Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, "Every person shall have the right to examine and copy a public record and to publish or otherwise disseminate a public record or the information contained in a public record." The City's full Public Records Policy, including a list of fees, was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 0829-05-04.

How to Search Public Records Online

Click this button to search for a word or phrase within the full text of all available documents:

SEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS

The documents currently available to search and view online are City Council agendas (since 1994), packets (since May 2015), and minutes (since 1989), along with contracts, resolutions and ordinances (all since 2001).

This information is provided as a public service and while every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, there is no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding search results. In no event shall the City of Cedar Rapids be liable for any damages, of any nature whatsoever, arising out of the use of, or the inability to use, this site or the site’s information.

How to Request Public Records

Email cityclerk@cedar-rapids.org, call 319-286-5060, write to the Office of the City Clerk, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, or visit the office at City Hall. Fees will apply for some requests, including those that take more than half an hour to fulfill or whose results cannot be delivered electronically.