Even though the school year is ending on June 1, the Cedar Rapids Community School District announced it will continue its grab-and-go meals during the summer. Since March 23, those 18 years old and younger, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in Cedar Rapids schools, have been able to pick up free breakfast […]
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Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion public libraries will resume curbside hold pick-up
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion will resume curbside hold pick-up of library materials on Friday, May 22. The libraries, which are part of the Metro Library Network, are currently closed to the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They are working on a “phased approach to reopening and providing […]
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Linn County Public Health recommends a three-phase approach to reopening businesses
Linn County Public Health is recommending a phased reopening approach and has released guidance for businesses as additional establishments prepare to reopen. As part of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ most recent public health proclamation, restaurants, retail stores, tanning facilities, tattoo establishments and other selected businesses were permitted to reopen at 50 percent capacity starting on Friday, […]
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Cedar Rapids Transit to resume services; CR pools not opening this summer
City of Cedar Rapids Transit will resume on Monday, May 18, after being suspended for almost two months. There will be a number of changes in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect both passengers and drivers. Transit service will be available Monday through Friday from 5:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Service will […]
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As Linn County reopens, Cedar Rapids businesses decide how to move forward
As an owner of a small business, Ashleigh Derby has had to make decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic she couldn’t have imagined. “I would have never thought in a million years I’d have to make these decisions, ever. Let alone in the first year of being open,” said Derby, who owns Dot and Dash Boutique […]
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Ten percent of Linn County’s Test Iowa tests are ‘inconclusive’
A total of 334 tests were conducted at Linn County’s Test Iowa site in the first four days it was operational, but at least 10 percent of those tests are inconclusive, county officials said at Wednesday’s Linn County Board of Supervisors meeting. The site in Linn County isn’t the only Test Iowa location where there […]
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CR City Councilmember Ashley Vanorny is hosting weekly webinars to connect with constituents, provide information about COVID-19
Cedar Rapids City Councilmember Ashley Vanorny had been considering for some time doing a podcast or webinar series as an additional way to connect with her District 5 constituents. The COVID-19 pandemic was the “catalyst” for Vanorny to start her COVID-19 Conversations webinars. “I realized that I needed to have an opportunity to communicate differently […]
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‘I need him alive’: Eastern Iowa advocates, families call for the release of men detained by ICE in Linn County jail over concerns of COVID-19
Immigrant rights advocates in eastern Iowa are calling for the release of three Guatemalan men who were detained by immigration officials on March 4 in Cedar Rapids and Marion. During a press conference in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday afternoon, members of the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) and the Iowa City Catholic Worker […]
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Businesses are faced with a tough decision as restrictions are relaxed in Linn County
After Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signed her most recent public health proclamation on Wednesday, certain Linn County businesses are faced with the decision on whether or not to reopen. As part of the proclamation, tanning salons, medical spas, campgrounds and drive-in movie theaters may reopen statewide. Dental procedures can resume, and golf course clubhouses can reopen […]
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Linn County Fair cancels this year’s grounds, grandstand entertainment
Grounds and grandstand entertainment for this year’s Linn County Fair have been canceled in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Linn County Fair Association announced on Thursday. “After consulting with Linn County Public Health, the Linn County Board of Supervisors and other stakeholders, it was determined this was the best decision due […]
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Residents in southwest Cedar Rapids told to boil water before drinking (Updated)
Update: On Saturday, May 9, the boil advisory was lifted, following tests that confirmed water in the area is safe for consumption. Residents living in certain parts of southwest Cedar Rapids are being asked to boil water before drinking it following a rupture in a water main. Water in other parts of the city […]
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Test Iowa site opening in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Test Iowa is coming to Cedar Rapids earlier than expected. Originally, a soft opening was planned for May 11 and May 12, with full operations following that, but the timeline has been moved up. Test Iowa’s Cedar Rapids location will instead have a soft opening on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8. The site […]
