Cedar Rapids forms tourism office with VenuWorks
Mayor Brad Hart said safeguards on public funds won’t have prevented the recent debacle but a new Cedar Rapids Tourism Office will be housed at VenuWorks. The city and VenuWorks signed a one year contract to book events with $545,000 in hotel motel tax funding plus a $6,000 monthly management fee, overseen by Casey Drew.
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Deer collisions rise as fall drives movement
Authorities warn motorists to be vigilant as deer activity peaks in late October and early November. State Farm data show odds of hitting a deer in Iowa at 1 in 73, with October to December the highest months. In Johnson County 2017 saw 37 deer related reports and 69 animal collisions by August this year.
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Cities and Schools Fund Youth Violence Initiative
Cedar Rapids city council approves a three year plan with Linn County and the school district to create a new position and grant program addressing youth violence as defined by the Safe Equitable Thriving Communities Task Force. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will manage a 225000 dollar annual fund with grants and admin costs.
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