State of the City

Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson State of the City

Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event

Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found a humorous way to encapsulate the city’s progress at the annual Hiawatha State of the City address Aug. 19. “When people ask me how Hiawatha…

Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion seek new director for Collaborative Growth Initiative

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) is seeking a new full-time Talent Attraction Director…

Downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids mayor asks in 2024 State of the City address: ‘What Is Your Why?’

Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell chose a short but impactful quote from author Simon Sinek to encapsulate…

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Mayor: Cedar Rapids’ plate filled with success, opportunities

Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell laid out a full-course meal theme for the annual State…

Tiffany O'Donnell State of the City Cedar Rapids 2023

Cedar Rapids State of the City address set for May 2

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 33rd annual State of the City address…

Cedar Rapids State of the City Tiffany O'Donnell

Marion has ‘boundless potential,’ AbouAssaly tells State of the City attendees

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly is an unapologetic champion of the city’s attributes and growth, and…

Nick AbouAssaly Marion State of the City 2023

Marion mayor: City’s brightest days lie ahead

As the third fastest-growing city in Iowa and the 13th largest city overall, Marion has…

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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,…

Cedar Rapids State of the City Tiffany O'Donnell

AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo

Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the…

Marion makes its mark

CBJ Editorial It’s a good time to be a Marionite. While typically overshadowed by neighboring…

Mayor sees strong momentum in Marion

A rendering of a $20 million development proposed for the abandoned PrinceAgri industrial site north…

CR mayor: Big calls on hotel, flood protection ahead

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett speaks with attendees following his Feb. 24 State of the…

Marion mayor asks citizens to ‘reach higher’

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly greets well-wishers following his first State of the City address, given…

Public investment leads to private growth

Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…

Hayek praises growth and development

Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…