Sidewalk funding dispute hints at city county unity
Cedar Rapids considers a joint sidewalk project on 42nd Street NE linking Edgewood Road to Xavier High School. City wants Linn County to share about 2000 feet of sidewalk outside city limits, with six properties affected, as county previously contributed to road upgrades. County officials weigh broader participation amid school needs.
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Cedar Rapids District to Install Phones in All Classrooms
Cedar Rapids school board approved a Avaya Inc. telecommunications system at 979730 dollars to place a phone in every classroom. District staff will upgrade the data network at about 275000 dollars this summer. Funding comes from e rate savings and reduced operating costs, not the general fund.
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Juneteenth Committee Plans Cedar Rapids Observance
Cedar Rapids planned weeklong Juneteenth events from June 16 to 22 with a kickoff at Bethel AME and a Jane Boyd Community House festival. The effort, led by Joseph McGill Jr and Linda Topinka, seeks donations, partnerships, and broader cultural participation beyond Black History Month.
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