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Building owners invited to free session on architectural ornamentation and house styles
26
Aug 2023

Building owners invited to free session on architectural ornamentation and house styles

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As Save CR Heritage embarks on preserving corbels and other ornamentation on its early-1900s home, the nonprofit plans to share its..

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Cedar Rapids School Board votes 5-1 to forge ahead with $220 million bond vote
07
Aug 2023

Cedar Rapids School Board votes 5-1 to forge ahead with $220 million bond vote

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids School Board will ask voters to raise their own property taxes to fund..

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Petition calls for vote on Harrison Elementary bond issue in Cedar Rapids
21
Jul 2023

Petition calls for vote on Harrison Elementary bond issue in Cedar Rapids

Further update, Aug. 7, 2023: The Cedar Rapids Community School District responded today to the petition calling for an election on the Harrison Elementary bond..

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Walking tours uncover hidden homes in Cedar Rapids
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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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