Destination Downtown
posted 8/5/2010 2:15:00 PM by Guest Blogger
I am proud to say I am a fourth generation Cedar Rapidian. My mom grew up here. My grandma grew up here. My great grandma lived here, too. I relish the fact that my family is a part of the history of this city...
Cedar Rapids' Best-Kept Secret
posted 7/15/2010 5:14:00 PM by Guest Blogger
I was recently asked, ‘what has been your biggest “ah-ha moment?”’ My mind reeled at the possible answers – Then, all of my potential “ah-ha” answers came full circle to one moment of clear realization, and I knew just what to say...
Street Closing vs. New Medical Facility
posted 4/8/2010 4:27:00 PM by Doug Neumann
A City Council member pulled me aside today and said, “Speak now or forever hold your peace.”
Parking In Action
posted 3/4/2010 2:29:00 PM by Vanessa Solesbee
I feel pretty comfortable making the assumption that if you ask just about anyone about downtown Cedar Rapids, the conversation will ultimately land on parking...
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Event Center: Impact for Downtown
posted 3/1/2010 10:11:00 AM by Doug Neumann
Pursuit of $35 million of federal disaster recovery money for the Event Center in downtown Cedar Rapids has been arduous, and justifiably so...CONTINUE READING by clicking the story title.
Local Quality, Local Support
posted 2/16/2010 10:19:00 PM by Doug Neumann
I had several people last month tell me they felt helpless after hearing that the downtown restaurant blend was closing...CONTINUE READING by clicking the story title.
Parking Clarification
posted 1/7/2010 12:38:00 PM by Doug Neumann
The front-page of today's Gazette (1/7/10) reports that a new parking ramp is not needed downtown. That recommendation is bound to leave the wrong impression in people’s minds...CONTINUE READING by clicking the story title.
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