Cedar Rapids seeks $117 million bond to fund four school upgrades
Cedar Rapids district plans a May 12 vote on an $117 million bond to renovate Roosevelt Creative Corridor Academy, McKinley STEAM Academy, Wilson Middle School, and Kennedy High School. If approved, a signature committee will push a districtwide petition to place the measure on November ballots under Iowa law.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marcy Roundtree
Roundtree
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Wilson Middle School
McKinley Steam Academy
Cedar River Academy
Grant Elementary
Kennedy High School
Melissa Davis
Wilson
Roosevelt
Davis
Linn County
Schumacher
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Alliance
Regents seek education funding tweaks across Iowa system
The three state universities sought tens of millions in general and special purpose aid, led by UNI requesting 2.5 million extra general aid to keep tuition competitive. ISU would gain funding for a manufacturing pipeline, and a 1 million for UNI’s Center for Civic Education, but none of these special requests made the budget compromise. The package includes a 1 million Iowa cancer assessment plan and a 10 million health care professional incentive program, with dissent from some colleges over Tuition Grant funding not included.
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Schumacher
Iowa
Regent
UNI
ISU
Regents
Iowa House
Senate
Community Colleges
Iowa Association
Reynolds
Iowa Department of Health
Jesse Green
R-Boone
Motorcyclist recants claim in Cedar Rapids crash
Cedar Rapids rider David Glandon, 64, faces a charge of falsified reports after he told first responders another vehicle forced him off Edgewood Road NW. Witnesses said he was the sole vehicle involved, and police say he later recanted the claim and remains charged for failing to maintain control.
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Cedar Rapids
David Glandon
Edgewood Road
O Avenue NW
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Glandon
LightLine Bridge reconnects Cedar Rapids historic districts
The LightLine pedestrian bridge will reunite NewBo and Czech Village by replacing the flood‑damaged 2008 span. A 165‑foot LED tower lights the way as the $14.9 million project, funded by private donations, grants and city funds, aims to open in early 2027.
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Czech Village
Cedar Rapids
Alliant Energy
Connectcr
Jeff Pomeranz
Cedar Lake
Steve Severn
Severn
Tiffany O’donnell
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O’donnell
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