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Salem UMC finds new home as New Creation closes

The congregation of Salem United Methodist Church will soon have a new  home but it comes as another church decides to close its doors. The congregation will take over the building currently housing New Creation United Methodist Church, 3715 33rd … Continue reading

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FIRST PERSON: Caught speeding by a Cedar Rapids camera

Before I begin my anecdote, I want to preface that I am a huge supporter of Cedar Rapids (practically a life long resident) and mean no disrespect to public policy, lawmakers, employees or public safety. Keep up the good work. … Continue reading

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Spotted this red-light camera warning sign at First Ave./10th St. East, Cedar Rapids

Updated at 1 p.m. on May 18, 2010 Craig Hanson with the city e-mailed today about this. Here’s what he wrote: We appreciate your feedback. The signs were installed prior to leaf out on the trees by a contractor. Occasionally, … Continue reading

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No panic in Cedar Rapids with ash pest; city’s proactive ash-tree replacement effort marches on

By Rick Smith CEDAR RAPIDS — It is not time to panic even in a city like this one where between 10,000 and 12,000 of the trees in the right of way along city streets are ashes. That was the … Continue reading

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CR Mayor Sends Letter to Supporters

Dear Friends and Neighbors: As the first four months of this new City Council have passed, I am heartened by how much we have accomplished-but humbled by the enormous task that lies ahead. Last fall, Cedar Rapids voters sent a … Continue reading

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City-County Discussion

The first “City-County Citizen Meeting” in the organizers’ memory was held Saturday, May 8th, with over fifty engaged citizens at the Four Oaks Bridge, 2100 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids.  Lu Barron, Linn County Supervisor, and Monica Vernon, Mayor Pro … Continue reading

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Sinclair Site to be Demolished

From the City of Cedar Rapids: City to Begin Six-Month Sinclair Demolition Process Next Week CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – May 7, 2010 – Next week, the City of Cedar Rapids will begin the first phase of the Sinclair property demolition … Continue reading

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