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City Tailgating for Summer Employees February 4
The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will be tailgating for seasonal employees on Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ellis Golf Course Clubhouse, 1401 Zika Ave NW. This job fair provides a fun way to meet staff from the Department and ask questions about spring and summer positions in golf, parks, recreation, and aquatics. Wages have been increased for more than 300 positions. The event will include games, refreshments, and drawings for free admission to Mini Pines and the outdoor pools.Date:01/19/2023

Winter Weather Impacting Solid Waste Collections
All Cedar Rapids solid waste collections are canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, due to icy roads.Date:01/04/2023

First Avenue Will Close Downtown Tonight for the Installation of the East Floodgate
Construction continues on the First Avenue East Floodgate as part of the Cedar River Flood Control System.Date:12/20/2022