Tag: State of the City
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, but work remains on a number of fronts to...
AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo
Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the City address, given Jan. 25. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE
By Dave...
Marion makes its mark
CBJ Editorial
It’s a good time to be a Marionite.
While typically overshadowed by neighboring Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to the south, the Corridor’s third-largest...
Mayor sees strong momentum in Marion
A rendering of a $20 million development proposed for the abandoned PrinceAgri industrial site north of Seventh Avenue and west of 31st Street. CREDIT...
CR mayor: Big calls on hotel, flood protection ahead
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett speaks with attendees following his Feb. 24 State of the City address at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids...
Marion mayor asks citizens to ‘reach higher’
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly greets well-wishers following his first State of the City address, given Jan. 26 at the Longbranch Hotel and Convention Center.
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Public investment leads to private growth
Corbett: “We have our second wind”
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the endurance to carry on, Cedar Rapids is finding its second wind.
Mayor...
Hayek praises growth and development
Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—Last year was one of slow but steady growth for Iowa City.
With a recovering economy and growing population,...