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Cedar Rapids bond plan and city homelessness partnership update
Cedar Rapids and Linn County leaders report major funding and policy steps. Believe in CR Schools has raised about 305000 for a 117 million district bond to modernize three historic schools and renovate Kennedy High with 35 million to convert Wilson and relocate Cedar River Academy and Grant Elementary. The city approves a homelessness care program with HACAP funding up to 104000 annually for three years. A Linn County budget dashboard goes live for fiscal 2026 showing a 166.2 million budget and a one cent levy drop. Greater Iowa City Inc CFJC STRID districts advance targeted economic growth in Johnson County. Mercer Park pool will close Aug 4 to Sept 9 for a 655000 roof replacement with extended Robert A. Lee Recreation Center hours. Government Notes highlights multiple updates from local governments.