In April 2022, the Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP) broke ground on a new building, on a site donated by the Coralville United Methodist Church. At 5,000 square feet, the pantry’s new home next to the church was twice the size of the building it was then located in. At the groundbreaking ceremony, CCFP Executive […]
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Cedar Rapids considers a major river recreation project
The City of Cedar Rapids is still considering plans to revitalize the Cedar River, possibly turning it into an amenity capable of attracting visitors from around the state and Midwest. At its April 13 meeting, the Cedar Rapids City Council received a presentation on a potential $14.6 million project that would modify the Five-in-One Dam […]
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Cedar Rapids seeking public input on possible new recreational opportunities on the Cedar River
For Cedar Rapidians who have long wished to canoe, tube or swim in the Cedar River, the opportunity might be getting closer. The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking input on potential recreational options, and residents have an opportunity to share their thoughts. Until Feb. 14, residents can take an online survey that will ask what they think about the Cedar River
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Your Village: What’s happening at the corner of Lower Muscatine and 1st Avenue?
Have a question about what’s going on in your community? Ask Little Village. Submit your questions through the Your Village feature on our homepage, or email us at editor@littlevillagemag.com.
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Months after pushing for massive tax subsidies for Apple, a top Reynolds aide gets a job at Apple
It’s probably one job Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t brag about creating while on the campaign trail. Tim Albrecht, who served as Reynolds’ deputy chief of staff, left the governor’s office in March to take a new job as a regional manager of strategic initiatives for Apple, Ryan Foley of the Associated Press reported on Thursday. […]
