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Buy a Window Cling to Help Flood Survivors
Show your support for Cedar Rapids flood survivors. Buy a “CR Progress” window cling for just $1. All the proceeds are donated to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Flood 2008 Fund. The window clings are perfect for the windows in your home or car, or take it your favorite business to display. Buy one at:

Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 424 1st Ave NE

Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 119 1st Ave SE

Cedar Rapids Downtown District, 222 3rd Ave SE

Temporary location of City Hall, 3851 River Ridge Drive NE

New Buses & Bike Racks
Cedar Rapids Transit has purchased four, new heavy-duty, low-floor transit buses that will be used on its fixed-route bus service. In addition, bike racks have been installed on 85 percent of the bus fleet operated by Cedar Rapids Transit on its fixed-route bus service. The VeloPorter 2 bike racks, made in the USA by Sportsworks, accommodate two bicycles with tire widths up to three inches and wheel sizes from 16 to 19 inches.
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City Receives High Rating for Economic Health
Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa3 rating to the City's utility revenue bonds.  These ratings are used as a measure of confidence in the city. 
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Buyout Registration Deadline is July 17
So far, 1,084 property owners have called to register for the Voluntary Property Acquisition program.  Call 319-286-5521 by Friday, July 17 to be included.
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New Multi-Family Rental Unit Production Program
The purpose is to incentivize replacement of rental units lost during the 2008 flood with high quality, sustainable workforce rental housing. The informational session for builders, developers and landlords is Friday, July 10.
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City Council's Vision for Flood Recovery
"Building a greater community" after a monumental flood takes long term planning.  Read about the City's Plan for the next 15 years.
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