Cedar Rapids Unveils EnvisionCR Greenway And Growth Plan
Cedar Rapids officials showcase the first comprehensive plan since 1999 under EnvisionCR with public input. The plan prioritizes north, west and south outward growth, a Cedar River greenway with bike trails a dog park and kayaks access, and emphasis on placemaking sustainability and infill development. Local residents and business leaders welcome proactive planning while noting past plans' mixed success and urging practical implementation.
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Cedar Rapids
Gary
Lynn Stansbery
Eighth Street
Cedar River
Les Beck
Linn County
Department of Planning and Development
Beck
Bart Woods
Primus Construction
Pratt
Dale Kueter
Fewer mussels found in Iowa River survey than hoped
Iowa River mussel survey turned up 1 500 individuals representing 20 species, about half the hoped-for 3 000. Researchers used pollywogging and grid sampling across 620 plots, noting six species unseen and a record turnout of 51 volunteers and staff.
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Iowa River
Iowa
Scott Gritters
Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
Gritters
Ters
Linn-Mar launches state funded Teacher Leadership Plan
Linn-Mar district fills 21 out of class positions and 129 in class posts for its three year Teacher Leadership Plan funded by the state. Debra Barry and Erin Watts coordinate the effort and spoke to the school board about goals and implementation. The plan includes out of classroom coaches and in classroom model teachers to boost strategies, technology use and mentorship for new staff. Linn-Mar is among 39 districts to receive three year grants, with the district receiving 2.1 million this year and future funding tied to state growth.
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Marion — Linn- Mar
Debra Barry
Erin Watts
Barry
Timate
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids
Benton
North Liberty man faces up to 25 years for vehicle burglaries
Deandre R. Davis 18, and two unnamed juveniles, are accused by the North Liberty Police Department of a July 20 to Aug 2 crime spree in which electronics firearms and other valuables were stolen and later sold or traded. Davis faces one count of ongoing criminal conduct a Class B felony carrying up to 25 years in prison.
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Higgins
Iowa
Cedar
Wapsipinicon
North Liberty
Deandre R. Davis
Davis
Gazette postal and subscription information notice
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists delivery options and prices including seven day service. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries and directs changes to P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids 52406.
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Gazette Co. Inc
P.O
Cedar Rapids
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