
Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for Limited Set of Customers in SW Quadrant

Cedar Rapids Park Splash Pads Open May 28

Bike to Work Week Activities Kick Off This Weekend

Old MacDonald's Farm Open

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted for Limited Set of Customers in SE Quadrant

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for Limited Set of Customers in SE Quadrant

Public Notice: Antidegradation Alternatives Analysis for the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids Receives Aa1 Bond Rating on General Obligation Debt

Tree Planting at Hoover School for Arbor Day

Derecho Recovery - Stump Grinding Underway

Downtown Flood Control System Project Updates

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted for Limited Set of Customers in NW Quadrant

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for Limited Set of Customers in NW Quadrant

Cedar Rapids to Hold Vigil For Community Healing on Wednesday
Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Downtown Cedar Rapids

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted for Limited Set of Customers in SE Quadrant
The City of Cedar Rapids is lifting the precautionary water advisory for all customers in the SE quadrant previously affected. Final testing confirmed water is safe for personal consumption.
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Citizen Survey Enters Online Phase

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for Limited Set of Customers in SE Quadrant

Celebrate Earth Month with the City's Green Homes Challenge
April is Earth Month, and to celebrate, the City of Cedar Rapids is asking residents to participate in the City’s Green Homes program by completing sustainable actions or making future commitments and then logging them online. Cedar Rapids residents and neighborhoods participating in the program challenge will be recognized at EcoFest, held in person this year on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NewBo City Market.
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Register Now for Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Summer Programs

Cedar Rapids' Micromobility Program Launches Today

City of Cedar Rapids Spring Leaf Vacuum Collection to Run April 4-29

Job Madness Seasonal Job Fair to be held Indoors at Noelridge Greenhouse on Saturday

Iowa Remains Focused on Improving Water Quality Across the State

Changes Announced for Acceptable Cedar Rapids Yard Waste and YARDY Cart Contents

"Historic" investment headed to the Eastern Iowa Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID) is eligible for $28.35 million of new funding through the State of Iowa.
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City of Cedar Rapids Receives Leadership in Conservation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Iowa Agriculture

Iowa DNR Completes PFAS Analysis of Cedar Rapids Water

Cedar Rapids Police Department Releases Footage from Inside Geneva Tower Fire

Twin Pines Golf Course and Mini Pines Miniature Golf Course to Open Tuesday

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Charter Review Commission Seeks Feedback from Public

City of Cedar Rapids Participating in 2022 National Community Survey

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, City of Cedar Rapids Partner to Expand Conservation Drainage Practices
State, county and city officials are working together to add an estimated 60 water quality practices in the Middle Cedar watershed.
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2022 Cedar Rapids State of the City Address Available Online

City Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Public Art Plan

Applications for Cedar Rapids' First Time Homebuyer Program Will Be Accepted on March 7th
The City of Cedar Rapids’ First Time Homebuyer Program will begin accepting applications at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 7th.
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Geneva Tower Fire
Cedar Rapids firefighters were called to a reported fire at Geneva Tower, 310 5th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, just after midnight on February 20th, 2022.
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City Budget

City of Cedar Rapids Launches Payment System for Non-Utility Billing

City Council to Adopt ReLeaf Cedar Rapids Plan

Call for Artists' Qualifications for Five Seasons Parking Ramp Mural

City of Cedar Rapids Launches Workforce Program Partnership with Kirkwood Community College
The City of Cedar Rapids has partnered with Kirkwood Community College to develop a new workforce training and education program.
The program, called Cedar Rapids College Career Connection, provides tuition grants to support local career opportunities and advancement.
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Reflecting on 2021, Chief of Police Wayne Jerman, acknowledges the year’s unexpected challenges and the effects they had on crime while maintaining a positive outlook on living and working in Cedar Rapids. Read More

Parks and Recreation to Hold Online Seasonal Hiring Fairs

Tell us how you would slice it!
Budgets might not be the most exciting topic, but pie is always fun. That's why we are giving Cedar Rapids residents a chance to win pie for a year* just for taking our budget survey!
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City of Cedar Rapids Welcomes Hashim Taylor as New Parks and Recreation Director

Important Changes to Snow-Clearing Requirements for Sidewalks Take Effect in Cedar Rapids this Winter

Two Live Tree Disposal Sites Open
The Parks and Recreation Department has opened two sites for disposal of live Christmas trees. Trees can be disposed of at the Sac & Fox trail parking lot, Bertram Road and Wilder Drive SE, or at Prairie Park Fishery, 2125 Otis Rd SE.
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Holiday Garbage Collection Refresher

Neighborhood P.A.C.T. - Be prepared for high winds.

Portions of Sac & Fox Trail to Close for Indian Creek Waterway Cleanup

City Encourages Participation in Broadband Analysis

Cedar Rapids Police Department's K9 Mac to get donation of body armor

Santa Cop Assists Foster Children with Winter Necessities

City of Cedar Rapids Launches New Secure, Convenient, Online Utility Payment System

ConnectCR Pedestrian Bridge Named Alliant Energy LightLine™

Cedar Rapids Utilities Director Recognized with Fuller Award

Cedar Rapids Police Department's K9 Tibi to get donation of body armor

City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County Launch Joint ARPA Application Process

North Side Portion of Cedar Lake Trail Closed

Cedar Rapids Police Department's K9 Elo to get donation of body armor

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted
Cedar Rapids City Council to Appoint City Attorney

49th Basic Cedar Rapids Regional Police Academy Graduation

City Inquiring About Trees That Can be Repurposed for Holiday Use

Snow Buddies Program Rollout Continues

Cedar Rapids Celebrates Beginning of Cedar Lake Improvements

Cedar Rapids Police Investigators Close 1971 Homicide Cold Case of Maureen Brubaker-Farley

12th Avenue Lane Reconfiguration

Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Spooktacular October Adoption Special

Cedar Lake Groundbreaking Event October 7, 2021

Cedar Rapids Police Department Hosts Coffee with a Cop October 6, 2021

ReLeaf Cedar Rapids Makes Progress on Tree Plantings

City of Cedar Rapids Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

City of Cedar Rapids Shares Community Climate Action Plan at Open House Event

Floodwall and Floodgate Installation Begin in Czech Village

City of Cedar Rapids Unveiling New City Flag Selected By Community

Atchison Consulting Releases After Action Report of City of Cedar Rapids Derecho Response

City Monitoring Flood Stage

Cedar Rapids to Host Pohnpei Liberation Day Tournament

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

Public Invited to ReLeaf Update and Tree Care Workshop Series

City Invites Public Input as Part of Visual Arts Master Plan

Art Project Offers Healing, Reflection After Derecho

City Seeks Property Owners' Assistance Updating Water Service-Line Records

American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocation

City Modifies Protocols Following Updated CDC Guidance

Old MacDonald's Farm Schedule Change

City of Cedar Rapids Asks Residents to Select New City Flag

Call for Artist Qualifications for Five Seasons Parking Ramp Mural

Free Fitness Classes Offered at Jones Park FitLot

1st Avenue Floodgate Construction Begins

Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Christmas in July Adoption Special
Bever Woods Neighborhood Considered for National Register

Residents Invited to Commemorate Derecho Anniversary at Event in Bever Park

Cedar Rapids Residents Smash Litter-collection Record

Customer Service Feedback Survey Available Online
Residents and those who do business with the City of Cedar Rapids are invited to respond to a customer service feedback survey the City is conducting. The survey is designed to improve the quality of interactions customers have with City staff.
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In Person Payments No Longer Available Inside City Buildings

Hughes Park Closed Through October

City Urges Watering of Young Trees

Cedar Rapids 2020 Water Quality Report Available

Cedar Rapids Seeks Community Input for Climate Action Plan

Bever Pool to Open June 27

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

Mini Pines to Host Grand Opening Friday

Rollin' Recmobile Begins Schedule on June 7

Noelridge Aquatic Center to Open Saturday

Splash Pads Open This Weekend

Reed Park Story Path Opens June 3

Cedar Valley Nature Trail in Czech Village Reopens

Update on Downtown Flood Control Projects

Visitor at Old MacDonald's Farm Diagnosed with Cryptosporidium

Mayor Brad Hart Lifts Cedar Rapids Mask Mandate

City of Cedar Rapids Facilities Opening to the Public July 6

Residents Asked to Remove Planters in the Right-of-Way for Stump Removal

City Needs Forty-Five Lifeguards to Operate Neighborhood Pools

City of Cedar Rapids Offers Business and Community Kickstart Program

Volunteers Sought for Derecho Community Outreach

Mayor Brad Hart Modifies Cedar Rapids Mask Mandate

City of Cedar Rapids Earns $7 Million Funding Agreement for Watershed Work

Community Resources Remain Available for Derecho Assistance
The City of Cedar Rapids and community nonprofit partners remain committed to making resources available to residents following the August 10, 2020 derecho. Resources are still available for housing repairs, funding gaps, tree debris removal, and other community needs.
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Cedar Rapids and Linn County Partner on Community Resilience Project

Aquatics Staff Needed for Cedar Rapids Pools

Recreational Vehicles Permitted to Serve as Temporary Housing

Mobile CR update is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store

Urban Dreams Provides Food and Employment Services to Residents in Need

Call for Artists for Cedar Valley Nature Trail Murals

1st Street NE Storm Sewer Flood Improvements Begin

2021 Paving for Progress Season Gets Underway

Happy Earth Month!

Spring Leaf Vacuum Collection Starts April 5

City of Cedar Rapids Plans Summer Pool Operations

City Launches New My CR Online Customer Service Reporting Tool and Mobile App, Mobile CR

Permit Process Supports Outdoor Service Area

Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission

ReLeaf Kick-Off Meeting to be Held March 9

Cedar Rapids State of the City Address Now Available Online

Building Services Department Offers Repair Tips

Citizen Review Board Applications Open through May 31, 2021

Public Input Sought on Jones Park
FY 22 Proposed Budget

Next Step Taken in Reforestation Efforts

Mask Mandate Remains in Effect
City of Cedar Rapids Completes Citizen Review Board Ordinance

Participation in FEMA Program Results in Discounted Flood Insurance Rates

Your Feedback is Important
We value every Cedar Rapids resident, and want you to have the best possible experience when interacting with City departments. In order gather feedback from our residents to track and improve service, the City has recently launched an updated online customer service survey.
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Tell us how you would slice it!

City of Cedar Rapids Invited to Apply for $218 Million in EPA Water Infrastructure Funding

Roy Hesemann Named City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Director
Cedar Rapids City Manager, Jeff Pomeranz has selected Roy Hesemann to serve as City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Director. Hesemann has been with the City of Cedar Rapids for more than 21 years, and boasts a career spanning over 35 years of engineering, management and education work in the water and wastewater treatment sectors.
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Ellis Park Access Road Closing

Solid Waste & Recycling Alley Collection Fully Restored for All Customers

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

Shaver Road NE Flood Control Project Begins

Tree Adoption and Planting Events to be Held

Fall Loose Leaf Vacuum Collection to Begin Oct. 19 Following Two-Week Delayed Start

Arborists Begin to Assess and Mark Right-of-Way Trees

Thank You!

Transit Changes Scheduled September 8

City of Cedar Rapids Mayor Issues Mask Mandate

City of Cedar Rapids Business Storm Loss Questionnaire

Recreational Vehicles Permitted to Serve as Temporary Housing

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Advisory

City of Cedar Rapids Launches Survey to Gather Input for Citizen Review Board

Public-Private Partnership Supports Local Restaurants, Families

K9Splash Fundraiser for Dog Parks Goes Virtual

Tree Debris Removal

Rollin' Recmobile to Visit Cedar Rapids Parks Next Week

Juneteenth in Cedar Rapids
City Council Officially and Unanimously Votes to Support Local Black Lives Matter Priorities

Cedar Rapids Splash Pads to Open

Mask Drive Results in Thousands of Donations

Cedar Rapids National Community Survey Results

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department to Launch Rollin' Recmobile

Cedar Rapids Park Amenities to Reopen June 1

Cedar Rapids Receives Aa1 Bond Rating on General Obligation Debt

Has your building been closed for a few weeks? Flush the water pipes!

City of Cedar Rapids Transit Service Resumes Monday, May 18
City of Cedar Rapids Transit service will resume beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. Transit Service will be available on weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with hourly service on all routes except for Route 5, which will run in 15 minute intervals. There will be no weekday peak service or Saturday service at this time.
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Municipal Pools to Stay Closed

Business Reopening Toolkit Now Available

City Needs Forty-Five Lifeguards to Operate Neighborhood Pools

Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Advisory
Cedar Rapids Hosts Virtual City Council Meeting May 12, 2020

Drinking Water Boil Order Lifted
The City of Cedar Rapids is lifting the boil order for all areas in the SW Quadrant previously affected. Final testing confirmed water is safe for personal consumption. Results of all samples collected revealed all testing parameters are within normal limits and confirmed that the water is safe for consumption.
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City of Cedar Rapids Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Cedar Rapids was notified over the weekend that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Gardner and Ellis Golf Courses and Disc Golf to Open
Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission

Cedar Valley Nature Trail Construction to begin April 30

City of Cedar Rapids Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

City Facility Closures and Transit Service Suspension Extended

City Seeks Cloth Mask Donations

Noelridge Greenhouse Online Plant Sale

May Parks and Recreation Programs Impacted by COVID-19

Gardner Golf Course, Disc Golf Closed and Trail Recommendations Issued

Inside Cedar Rapids Podcast - COVID-19 Response with Unified Command

Additional Park Facilities Closed for Social Distancing

Online Database of Business Resources

April Parks and Recreation Programs Impacted by COVID-19

Cedar Rapids Playgrounds and Outdoor Exercise Stations Closed

City of Cedar Rapids Transit Suspending Service Beginning Wednesday, March 25

COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Linn County
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City of Cedar Rapids Transit Limiting Passengers to Require Social Distancing
Starting Wednesday March 18, City of Cedar Rapids Transit will begin restricting riders to 10 passengers per bus to encourage social distancing and minimize passenger contact. To accommodate passengers, CR Transit will be restructuring peak service routes when possible.
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Cedar Rapids is Requesting all Bars and Restaurants Close for St. Patrick's Day and Limit Ongoing Patron Activity
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Parks and Recreation Facilities Closed and Programs Canceled
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City of Cedar Rapids Prepares for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The City of Cedar Rapids has already initiated both an emergency preparedness plan and a continuity of operations plan, as the safety of our community is our top priority, in the event that the coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts the Cedar Rapids area. (Currently, the risk is low in Iowa.) The City has prepared an emergency operations plan for implementation if there is an increased demand for calls for service because of the coronavirus. Just as importantly, the City has prepared a continuity of operations plan to ensure adequate City staff is available to deliver essential services.
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Inside Cedar Rapids Podcast - Economic Development

Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart to present his State of the City address
City Seeking Input on Housing, Funding Prioritization

Residents Invited to Explore River Recreation Opportunities

Cedar Rapids Joins AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

Flood Control Detention Basin Underway

Czech Village Levee Completed

Where to Ride Scooters

Cedar Rapids Wins US Water Prize for Outstanding Work in the Public Sector

Cedar Rapids – A Welcoming Community
Cedar Rapids is proud to celebrate Welcoming Week to acknowledge the many important contributions immigrants and refugees bring to our community.
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Cedar Rapids Launches Sponsored Student Fare Program

Kirkwood Boulevard Tank Put Into Service

Inside Cedar Rapids Podcast - Achieving the Gold Standard in Public Safety

Heat Relief Locations in Cedar Rapids

City of Cedar Rapids Assumes Ownership of Cedar Lake North Cell

Donaghy Recognized with Water Environment Federation Award

Free Events offered at Ushers Ferry June 19 and June 26
Bring the whole family to Ushers Ferry for the annual Summer Solstice Celebration on Wednesday, June 19 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. and the Freedom Festival 'Free' Village Tour on Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Department of Justice Closes Agreement with City of Cedar Rapids

Inside Cedar Rapids Podcast - History Preserved: Protecting and Repurposing Historic Landmarks
Don't miss our latest podcast--History Preserved: Protecting and Repurposing Historic Landmarks. Jennifer Pratt, Cedar Rapids Community Development Director, discusses how the City and the community works together to protect and repurpose historic landmarks.
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Addition of New Buses Marks Milestone for Cedar Rapids Transit

Junior Golf Instructional Programs Partner

Visioning Workshop June 5 for Czech Village/NewBo Action Plan

Daniels Park Playground Construction Scheduled

Urban Gardens to Open at Old MacDonald's Farm

Cedar Rapids Kicks Off Bike Share Program

Cedar Rapids Earns Walk Friendly Designation

Gardner and Ellis Golf Courses Scheduled to Open

Twin Pines Golf Course Opens March 27

City of Cedar Rapids Cold Weather Response

Sinclair Levee Wins National Award

Assistance for Federal Employees

Cedar Rapids Golf Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

Adoption of New Zoning Code

2018 Paving for Progress Accomplishments

Construction Continues on Czech Village Levee

City Wins ´Project of the Year' Award for Roundabout

Cedar Rapids Sets New Record for Construction Permit Valuation

Flood Control System Funding Plan

Hotel-Motel Tax Advance to GO Cedar Rapids

City Achieves 4-STAR Community Certification
Affordable Housing Commission Accepting Applications

Greene Square Becomes Alcohol Free on Saturday

Cedar Rapids Residents and Business Leaders Speak to the Importance of Flood Protection
Cedar Rapids Hosts Joint Meeting of Flood Control System and Finance and Administrative Council Committees

Burglar Alarm Permit and Rental Registration Fee Annual Invoicing
Recently the Finance Department sent invoices to permit holders of record for the annual burglar alarm permit fee and rental registration fee for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
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