First Ave Hy-Vee to close in Cedar Rapids gap
The Hy-Vee at 1556 First Ave NE will close June 23, joining a Waterloo store in shutting down after years of not meeting financial targets. The Cedar Rapids location, opened in 2002 with a $915,000 incentive, served Wellington Heights and Mound View in a low income area. City leaders call the move painful for residents reliant on the store.
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Cedar Rapids council refocuses on affordable housing goals
Cedar Rapids City Council, in a 2024 goal setting session led by Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, reaffirmed priorities while pressing for concrete plans on affordable housing and workforce recruitment. They weighed infrastructure needs including street maintenance flood protection and transit, and urged long term phasing for quality of life projects and green spaces.
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Feds and groups sue to block Iowa immigration law
Federal and civil rights groups sue to block Iowa’s new law set to take effect July 1 that would let state officials arrest and deport immigrants previously denied entry. The suit seeks a preliminary injunction, arguing the measure conflicts with federal authority and could target immigrants with legal status. The action is in U S District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
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