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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Grace Nieland
I serve as The Gazette’s Linn County government reporter and cover local government and municipal services in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and surrounding Linn County communities. I have been a journalist in northeast Iowa for three years. I have covered topics ranging from local government and business to public safety and courts. My favorite part of my job is learning a bit about a lot while connecting with the community I call home. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking and fiber arts. Sign up for my weekly Linn County Newsletter.
Latest Articles by Grace Nieland
Federal Government 21m ago21m ago
The decision follows similar moves at airports across the country, who are broadly citing a desire to remain out of partisan politics.
News Oct. 14, 2025 11:00 am20h ago
The development will provide rapid rehousing and supportive services for community members experiencing literal homelessness.
News Oct. 14, 2025 11:31 am20h ago
Five of the nine Cedar Rapids City Council seats are up for election on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Local Government Oct. 13, 2025 7:33 am2d ago
In-person absentee voting — sometimes called “early voting” — begins Wednesday in both Linn and Johnson counties and will run through Monday, Nov. 3. Ballots will include a host of city and school elections across the area, as well as multiple bond issues.
News Oct. 13, 2025 8:03 am1d ago
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s new CEO Juliet Abdel says “stay tuned” for new collaborations, projects from the regional economic development engine.
Local Elections Oct. 14, 2025 11:31 am20h ago
Four candidates are running across three different races for Marion City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot.
News Oct. 8, 2025 4:07 pm6d ago
The City of Hiawatha recently received nearly $800,000 in state funds to support the construction of a new trail connection at Interstate 380 and Emmons Street.
Local Government Oct. 7, 2025 2:11 pm7d ago
Linn County will partner with University of Iowa researchers to learn more about water quality and pollution sites within the county through three studies that will act as the “backbone” of the county’s comprehensive water quality management and mitigation plan.
Local Government Oct. 7, 2025 7:24 am8d ago
Tech giant Google has approached Linn County officials about a proposed data center project near Palo. The county is taking several steps to inform discussions around how data centers could affect things like zoning, water availability.
News Oct. 6, 2025 7:08 am9d ago
For over a century, students walked through the wide-battered piers flanking the entrance of Arthur Elementary to start their school day and broaden their minds. Now, the building owners are looking to honor that history.
News Oct. 6, 2025 8:03 am8d ago
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking funds that would allow for repairs at the historic Seminole Valley Farm while planning continues for full-fledged preservation effort.
News Oct. 3, 2025 7:58 am11d ago
Panelists at The Gazette’s annual Iowa Ideas conference see artificial intelligence as means of providing ‘actionable insight’ to farmers.
Local Government Oct. 1, 2025 3:04 pm13d ago
Under a proposal headed to the Linn County Board of Supervisors, NextEra Energy would pay up to $104,000 in application fees to rezone the land around the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.
News Oct. 1, 2025 3:00 pm13d ago
Former Cedar Rapids Kernels general manager Scott Wilson will be the next leader of NewBo City Market.
Local Government Sep. 29, 2025 4:10 pm15d ago
A former Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control shelter manager is suing the city for alleged wrongful termination after she reported issues at the city-run shelter to state officials.