derecho
ROOTs disaster recovery housing program finds new life
The Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs) program in Cedar Rapids built 869 homes after the 2008 flood before going dormant in 2017. After the 2020 derecho, the program was revived with a similar mission and slightly altered framework. City officials…
Marion Public Library has officially opened its doors
The new Marion Public Library, located at 1101 Sixth Ave., officially opened to the public…
Post-derecho insurance lessons
Even as the winds died down in the wake of the Aug. 10, 2020, derecho…
Derecho recovery funding session for housing developers set for July 15
The City of Cedar Rapids, in conjunction with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will host…
Hinson announces affordable housing funding for Meskwaki Nation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $372,891 to the Sac…
Alliant Energy announces 2022 recipients of “One Million Trees” funds
Alliant Energy has announced that more than 30 Iowa communities are receiving tree planting aid…
O’Donnell encourages Cedar Rapids residents to keep momentum going
The pace of economic development projects in Cedar Rapids over the past year is encouraging,…
ITC Midwest commits $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha
ITC Midwest has awarded $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha following the August 2020…
Newsmakers: The derecho, a year later
AUG 9 Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an…
ITC Midwest awards $200,000 to ReLeaf Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids-based ITC Midwest has awarded $200,000 to ReLeaf Cedar Rapids to support tree replanting…
Monarch Research Group donates trees to Mercy employees
Thanks to a generous donation from the Monarch Research Group, a Marion non-profit organization, and…
Brucemore Mansion temporarily closed for derecho repairs
Brucemore Mansion, a nationally significant historic site located in Cedar Rapids, has temporarily closed the…
Restaurant survived pandemic and derecho: Ongoing road construction could end it
More than four years ago, Jess Johnson opened Runt’s Munchies, a diminutive restaurant in a…
St. Wenceslaus Church to celebrate 99th Czech Goulash Day
St. Wenceslaus Church is preparing a post-derecho comeback by hosting its popular festival, Czech Goulash…
Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose…
The derecho, a year later
Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an obscure meteorological…