Downtown Cedar Rapids flood control work continues this summer
The city progresses with flood projects downtown. First Street NE storm sewer work should finish in July with lane reductions and temporary signals. Construction of the First Avenue floodgate is slated to begin July or August, using a roller design similar to the 16th Avenue SE gate, while Third Avenue floodgate work extends to September.
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Cedar Rapids
First Street
First Avenue
Cedar River
16Th Avenue SE
Third Avenue
Third Avenue SE
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Cedar Valley Nature Trail to see summer closures
The Cedar Valley Nature Trail will have intermittent closures from June 1 between Center Point and Urbana for improvements including hard surfacing drainage and safety upgrades at the I-380 underpass. The six mile section will be paved and extended safety features installed with full completion in early fall.
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Center Point
Urbana
Linn County Conservation
Ash Lane
Highway 150
Hiawatha
Evansdale
Robins
Lafayette
Brandon
la Porte City
Gilbertville
Linn County
Black Hawk County
C R woman claims 50 000 Baseball Winnings prize
Jacquelyn Simmons of Cedar Rapids claimed the final top prize of 50 000 in the Iowa Lottery Baseball Winnings scratch game. She bought the ticket at Kwik Star on Center Point Road NE and claimed the prize Tuesday. Since 1985 the Iowa Lottery has raised funds for veterans public safety and tourism programs.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Lottery
Jacquelyn Simmons
Kwik Star
Center Point Rd
Iowa
Iowa Veterans Trust Fund
Iowa Public Safety Survivor Benefits Fund
State General Fund
Vision Iowa
Iowa Lottery Draws For May 27 2021
The Iowa Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 3 9 7 and Pick 3 Evening 6 4 4. Pick 4 Midday 8 4 3 8 and Pick 4 Evening 5 4 1 3. Lucky for Life numbers 5 6 8 40 43 with lucky ball 17.
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Iowa
Reprint Request Details for The Gazette Article
The message directs asking permission by letter to Reprint Editor at The Gazette located at 116 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Include what material you want to reprint and how it will be used.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County buildings to reopen June 1
Johnson County will fully reopen to the public on June 1 after more than a year. Facilities will be open with remote services via phone, email, and online. drop boxes remain for paperwork. The county lifted its mask mandate, though private businesses may impose their own masking rules.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Cedar Rapids splash pads open this weekend
Cedar Rapids splash pads will open this weekend with daily operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents activate features via a hydrant sensor or button. Parks listed include Cedar Valley Cleveland Daniels Greene Square Hayes Hidd er Noelridge Redmond and Twin Pines with Jacolyn Park closed for accessibility work and Time Check Park awaiting repairs.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Cleveland
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