Tiffany O’Donnell won a landslide victory in the runoff election for mayor of Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, becoming the third woman elected mayor of Cedar Rapids. O’Donnell, CEO of the […]
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How to vote in Cedar Rapids’ mayoral runoff election Tuesday
Polls will open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday for the runoff election for mayor of Cedar Rapids. The mayor’s race will be the only contest on the ballot, and the […]
Early voting is now underway in the runoff election for Cedar Rapids mayor
In-person early voting in the Nov. 30 runoff election for mayor of Cedar Rapids is now underway, with the race narrowed from the original four candidates to Amara Andrews and […]
Improv, politics and nonprofit law collided to create a small scandal in Cedar Rapids
Anthony Jensen didn’t know who Amara Andrews was when her name first came up during an Improv Incubator brainstorming session, as the group was trying to figure out potential guest […]
Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates face questions on systemic racism in policing and increasing equity at forum
The three candidates vying to be mayor of Cedar Rapids participated in a forum on Saturday evening that focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the city. The forum, […]
Jake Brummer exits Cedar Rapids mayoral race, endorses Amara Andrews
Business owner Jake Brummer has exited the race for mayor of Cedar Rapids, and endorsed Amara Andrews for the office. Brummer, who is co-owner of the Red Frog in Czech […]
‘I will bring a new vision to local government’: Amara Andrews begins her campaign for mayor of Cedar Rapids
Businesswoman and community leader Amara Andrews kicked off her campaign for mayor of Cedar Rapids on Thursday evening with a event that was livestreamed on her campaign’s Facebook page. “I […]