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Walking tours uncover hidden homes in Cedar Rapids
18
Jun 2023

Walking tours uncover hidden homes in Cedar Rapids

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Tour-goers learned about the history of homes “hidden” behind storefronts along First Avenue, as well as..

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Cedar Rapids School Board decision on Harrison Elementary called into question
08
May 2023

Cedar Rapids School Board decision on Harrison Elementary called into question

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A full house turned out at the Cedar Rapids School Board meeting on Monday, May 8,..

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Save CR Heritage statement regarding Harrison Elementary School
24
Apr 2023

Save CR Heritage statement regarding Harrison Elementary School

Save CR Heritage sent a letter to the Cedar Rapids School Board, read by Joanie McMahon, a board member of the nonprofit, before the vote..

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Saving pieces of family history
21
Apr 2023

Saving pieces of family history

To advocate for incentives to move homes in Cedar Rapids, contact the City Manager’s Office at: 319-286-5080 or citymanager@cedar-rapids.org By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR..

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Costs of Cedar Rapids School District elementary plan escalate
27
Feb 2023

Costs of Cedar Rapids School District elementary plan escalate

NOTE: Cedar Rapids School Board members can be reached by email at: boardmembersdl@crschools.us Anyone wishing to address the School Board at the Feb. 27, 2023,..

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Wilson Middle School in Cedar Rapids listed among Iowa’s Most Endangered buildings
07
Feb 2023

Wilson Middle School in Cedar Rapids listed among Iowa’s Most Endangered buildings

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Preservation Iowa has listed Wilson Middle School on its Most Endangered Properties of 2023. Save CR Heritage nominated Wilson due to..

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Cedar Rapids School Board raises questions about proposed $312 million bond issue
23
Jan 2023

Cedar Rapids School Board raises questions about proposed $312 million bond issue

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage During their Jan. 23, 2023, meeting the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s Board of Education asked for more information regarding..

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Save CR Heritage concludes 10th anniversary on a high note
30
Dec 2022

Save CR Heritage concludes 10th anniversary on a high note

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Save CR Heritage marked its 10th anniversary with events throughout 2022, and is ending the year..

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Cedar Rapids School Board to vote in January on Wilson demolition under $312 million bond issue
13
Dec 2022

Cedar Rapids School Board to vote in January on Wilson demolition under $312 million bond issue

NOTE: Cedar Rapids School Board members can be reached by email at: boardmembersdl@crschools.us By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids..

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Cedar Rapids School Board may delay bond vote; fate of Wilson Middle School undecided
14
Nov 2022

Cedar Rapids School Board may delay bond vote; fate of Wilson Middle School undecided

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids Community School District could postpone its $312 million secondary schools bond referendum until..

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