Why Cedar Rapids has many Mexican restaurants
The Gazette examines Cedar Rapids diversity in Mexican cuisine noting 38 Mexican or Mexican fusion restaurants in Linn County. Most are locally owned, with 10 locations from Abelardo’s Panchero's and Taco Bell in the count. A 2022 Metro Alliance study highlighted strong local ownership in this category.
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Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons
Iowa
the Gazette
Evergreen
Linn County Public Health
Abelardo’s
Panchero’s
Taco Bell
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025 proposed
A new congressional bill seeks to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin through a federally funded commission. Co sponsors Rep Troy Carter and Rep Mike Ezell introduced the measure February 24 in the House Natural Resources Committee. The plan funds grants for habitat restoration fisheries research and invasive species mitigation to grow the regional fishing industry and strengthen local state and federal agency partnerships.
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Mississippi River
U.S
Troy Carter Sr
D-La
Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission
Mike Ezell
R-Miss
House Committee On Natural Resources
Senate balks at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
Des Moines firefighters and families pressed Iowa lawmakers to expand cancer coverage for on the job cancer cases. The House previously passed a bill to cover all cancers under disability benefits, but the Republican Senate did not advance it. Firefighters cited three local deaths in 18 months, two from cancers not currently covered, urging action and support for affected families.
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Des Moines
Iowa Capitol
Iowa House
Iowa Senate
Joe van Haalen
Professional Firefighters Local
Iowa
van Haalen
the Gazette
Kelli Stoaks
Landlords Sought for Linn Equity Housing Incentive
The Alliance for Equitable Housing seeks Linn County landlords to participate in the Landlord and Tenant Success Initiative. The pilot offers 12 month leases to 30 tenants denied leases due to evictions or criminal histories, with Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust donating $100,000 for a $1,000 landlord incentive and a risk mitigation fund.
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Cedar Rapids
Alliance For Equitable Housing
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
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Virginia Birdnow
Stephanie Madison
Thomas Reimer
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First Ave
Jim Slosiarek
Elijah Decious
la Chamba
la Piedad
Guerrero
Nick Rohiman
Alii
Loe
Elise Plunk
Louisiana Illuminator
Fisheries
USGS
U.S. Geological Survey
Senate
Tom Barton
Gazette
BILL
Linn
Emily Andersen
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