Cedar Rapids Museum Renamed and Reopened After $5 Million Upgrade
A ribbon cutting marked the new face of the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids as it reopens after 18 months of renovation. The project, funded by a $6 million capital campaign led by Voices Inspiring Progress, includes a flood control driven redesign and a relocated entrance, with major donors led by the city contributing $1.07 million.
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Republicans halt move to revive library tax in Iowa
House Republicans halted House File 2442 a bill to let cities reinstate a library tax after the 2023 tax reform. If approved by voters this tax could run 10 years and be extended, with council mayors able to discontinue it by majority vote. 97 communities have library levies including Iowa City Marion Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids rejected in 2015.
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Kim Reynolds
Cedar Rapids approves historic 576 million data center incentive
Cedar Rapids CEDAR RAPIDS council approves a 576 million data center project at Big Cedar Industrial Center with Heaviside LLC, aiming to expand future property tax valuation. The 890 acre mega site, Iowa’s first, sits within Alliant Energy controlled land as city eyes growth spurred by warehousing and other developments along I 380 near the Eastern Iowa Airport.
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