“We know that the needs of rural residents can be different from those who... With several companies in a world of hurt due to the pandemic nationally and the derecho here in Iowa, our traditionally largest employer continues to reduce its footprint. Marion, IA's real-time and most comprehensive local Traffic & Transit news. LINN COUNTY, Iowa — People impacted by the derecho in Linn County are encouraged to fill out a questionnaire to help disaster recovery agencies figure out how to allocate resources. Beginning on Wednesday at 9 a.m., 1st Avenue east of the railroad tracks, between 3rd Street and 5th Street will close and stay closed until Thursday morning. © 2020 City of Marion, IA. The changes are intended to improve bus service by “streamlining routes, reducing travel times, shifting service from lower-use to higher-use areas and adding service frequency,” according to the city. The email from William Crozer, who is... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - People without a home after the derecho who need to quarantine can’t stay at shelters in Cedar Rapids, but city officials are hoping to use federal funds to alleviate that issue. PARKS & RECREATION: It will be available daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Friday. FIND LOCAL ASSISTANCE: LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) - The rain is causing additional problems for many across Eastern Iowa who are still dealing with damage to their homes and properties after the Derecho.
For... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Legal Aid said people were living in unsafe homes and, in some cases, continuing to pay rent.
The change will include additional morning and afternoon... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Construction work on Old Marion Road continues for the next weeks. The crash happened... MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion Boulevard/7th Avenue’s inside northbound and southbound lanes will close for two weeks between 1st Street and 2nd Street starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters need easy access to hydrants... Cedar Rapids Transit will make changes to its schedules and routes starting Tuesday. Apply at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. The Yard Waste Drop-off Site located in the 200 block of 44th Street continues to accept residential and commercial waste from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Even with the cool and rainy weather the past few days, crews were still out here cleaning up what they could. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports that officials expect 54-thousand state employees and their eligible dependents to be covered by... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids is celebrating their immigrant and refugee population this week for Welcoming Week 2020. On top of that, they are preparing for the winter months. "Drivers are waiting for two hours at the landfill in line due to the volume of the derecho," Caraway said. This is part of the Welcoming Cedar Rapids: Action plan, an effort to ensure immigrants have the necessary resources and tools to reach their ultimate potential.