The United Way of East Central Iowa’s Board of Directors recently approved $6.6 million in funding to 37 United Way partners and two United Way programs for fiscal year 2013. The funding is split into United Way’s three focus areas of health, education and financial stability. Who is getting how much? Education programs – $2,084,452 [...]
continue »Unincorporated Linn County was recently designated a Small Wind Innovation Zone by the Iowa Utilities Board. The designation allows owners of small wind energy conversion systems (100kW or less) to take advantage of an expedited local approval process and a streamlined interconnection agreement with rate regulated electrical utility providers. The streamlined interconnection agreement makes it [...]
continue »Bever, Ellis and Jones Pools, and Cherry Hill and Noelridge Aquatic Centers will open for summer season swimming on Friday, June 1 with lap swimming from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and open swimming beginning at 1:00 p.m. Daily schedules for the pools vary. Go to www.crrec.org or the Play! guide for the complete schedules. Cedar Rapids [...]
continue »Summer vacation is beginning for students, but for their teachers, the learning isn’t over. Those who attend the Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) workshop will gain updated information and creative classroom activities on financial literacy to share with their students next school year. This will be the third year Iowa State University has offered [...]
continue »The City of Cedar Rapids will observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28. Most City offices will be closed on that day. The following city services will continue to operate: Fire Department – Responding to emergencies Golf Courses – Ellis, Gardner, Jones and Twin Pines will be open until dark Joint Communications Center [...]
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The following is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HHS launches national campaign to educate older adults on registering as organ donors People in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond can save lives by becoming donors An effort to educate adults 50 and older about the importance of registering to be organ, [...]
continue »The Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL) kicks off the annual Summer Reading Program June 1. Programs are available for children (pre-school through grade 5), young adults (grades 6-12) and adults. Registration begins June 1 and the program runs through July 27. Register online at www.crlibrary.org or visit the Library to get started.
continue »The City of Cedar Rapids invites all residents to attend Resident Appreciation Day at the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Free gifts will be given to the first 1,000 residents who stop by either of the two City booth locations: Three large tents in Greene Square Park Two [...]
continue »May is Stroke Awareness Month and High Blood Pressure Education Month. These observances offer another opportunity to remind Iowans to control their blood pressure and reduce their risk for stroke. Each year, more than 1,500 Iowans die from stroke and studies have shown high blood pressure levels can contribute to the risk for stroke. “About [...]
continue »Travel during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday may be slowed by road construction, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Several projects on Iowa’s interstate and state roadways may warrant advance planning on the part of drivers. Central Iowa Construction of a new bridge on Iowa 4 in Jefferson over the Union Pacific Railroad Co.’s [...]
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