Marion and Cedar Rapids Approve Grants and Infrastructure Enhancements
Marion City Council allocated $50,000 in grants to eight nonprofits to bolster tourism, funded by hotel-motel taxes. Meanwhile, Cedar Rapids installed a temporary traffic signal to manage congestion near data center construction sites.
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The Marion City Council approved $50,000 in grants for eight nonprofits, supporting community projects funded by a 7% hotel-motel tax. Recipients include the Marion Chamber Foundation ($11,000) and the Marion Historical Museum ($9,000).
Cedar Rapids has implemented a temporary traffic light at Edgewood Road and 64th Avenue SW to alleviate traffic congestion caused by ongoing data center developments. In education, the Iowa City Community School District received 19 applications for an interim superintendent role, with plans to finalize a candidate by July 1.
Additionally, Linn County will create a new deputy director position to enhance administrative capacity. These developments reflect local efforts to improve community engagement and infrastructure amidst growing demands.
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