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Paving for Progress Improving our roads; transforming our community

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hen we conduct surveys to help us understand where residents want us to prioritize funding, it’s never a surprise that a top concern is road repairs. Cedar Rapids residents have long desired consistent and intentional improvements that would help reverse the condition of our roads and make our neighborhood streets and commercial corridors safe and attractive.

When voters approved a new funding source in 2013 that could only be spent on road improvements, it put us on the path toward addressing these long-held concerns.

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Over the last seven years of Paving for Progress, the City team has worked hard to use these critical funds to make significant improvements throughout the community, with a data-driven, impartial, and fiscally responsible plan. We have made every effort to share the data and plans with the community through public outreach efforts, the City website, newsletters, fliers, annual reports, working with local media, and much more. It is important that Cedar Rapids residents see the benefits that the program is making throughout the community and know that the City is using those funds in the most responsible manner.

This issue provides in-depth information about the program and showcases just a few of the many significant improvements that have been made to roads through Paving for Progress.

We are extremely proud of the Paving for Progress program and how far we have come. We also know there is much more to do. Ongoing maintenance cannot be ignored and must be addressed so our roads don’t continue to deteriorate. There is a cost benefit of performing work early rather than when the street is worse and repairs are more costly.

Providing a community where people want to live, work and visit begins with the basic needs — including quality streets. We sincerely appreciate your investment in our community, and your ongoing support of the Paving for Progress program.

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ike many Midwest communities, Cedar Rapids has been battling aging and weather-beaten roadways. In 2014, a new funding source through the one percent Local

Option Sales Tax created a shift in how aggressively the City can tackle the backlog of much-needed repairs. The Paving for Progress program utilizes this funding stream, which provides approximately $20 million annually.

City leadership continues to prioritize road repairs as one of the most critical needs in our community. The City of Cedar Rapids has worked aggressively to leverage these dedicated dollars, primarily in our residential neighborhoods. Many of these projects would not have been possible without funding from the Local Option Sales Tax. Residential streets in the past rarely qualified for federal funding, making it next to impossible to move up the priority list when competing with the needs of high-volume streets that carry significantly more traffic every day.

Today, streets are getting the critical repairs they deserve.

Between 2003 and 2014, approximately $11 million was invested annually in street repairs — which went primarily to repairing roads with higher traffic volumes, and which serve the greater number of motorists. Today, the investment is three times that much — approximately $34 million annually was invested into roads between 2015 and 2020, with a significant portion of that funding going to neighborhood streets, as well as key commercial corridors.

The Local Option Sales Tax enables the City to get more done, on more roads, in more neighborhoods. More than 200 projects have already been completed as part of the Paving for Progress program, with 70 percent of those projects in residential neighborhoods. The City will continue leveraging these critical dollars for the life of the program, investing in as many roads as possible.

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A Plan for Progress Paving for Progress is arguably one of the most significant public improvement endeavors the City has undertaken to address the condition of our roadways.

We often receive questions from residents on how we are fixing our streets and prioritizing all the projects. Cedar Rapids officials made the decision early on to develop a data-driven, impartial, and measurable pavement plan that takes into account all street needs and repair options. Knowing the funding source would not be able to address every road need throughout the city, it was important to have a plan that outlines which street repairs would make the most overall improvement to the entire street network. The Paving for Progress master plan outlines the current condition of our roads, the recommended treatment methods, and a prioritization plan. The plan ensures we are tracking our dollars, documenting the improvements, and communicating our progress to citizens. Below is the program at a glance.

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Address neighborhood streets that rarely rose to the top of the priority list in previous years

Invest in roads before they reach the end of their service life, when repairs are most costly

Completely replace some of our most deteriorated streets

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Prioritization The City developed a 10-year management plan using data collected on every roadway in Cedar Rapids. A special vehicle drives the roads and collects data on texture, pavement distress, and roughness. Fresh data is collected every two years, and the plan is updated accordingly. In addition to the pavement data, other factors help determine street priorities, including how poor the condition of the street is and how expensive it will be to fix. There is a cost benefit of performing work early rather than when the street is worse and repairs are more costly. The City’s strategy has included a little of both — completely replace some streets, while doing preventative maintenance on others.

Funding Overview  1 percent Local Option Sales Tax

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 10-year investment: 2014 – 2024  Sales tax generated by Cedar Rapids residents and visitors who shop and dine in our community  Approximately $20 million annually  Funds set aside solely for the maintenance, repair, construction, and reconstruction of public streets

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Neighborhood Streets Many projects funded by the sales tax — particularly on neighborhood streets — would not have been possible

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given the past funding available.

Residential streets rarely qualified for federal funding, making it next to impossible to move up the priority list when competing with the needs of high volume arterial or collector streets.

A special vehicle is used to collect data on pavement distress on our roadways, a factor in determining the City’s prioritization plan.

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Treatment Methods The Paving for Progress program lays out a strategy that outlines the best treatment method for our roads. This combines preventative maintenance (addressing problems before they get worse), rehabilitation (resurfacing, but not doing a “deep dive”), and complete reconstruction (starting fresh from the bottom up). There is a cost benefit of performing work early rather than when the street is worse and repairs are more costly.

The City’s strategy has included a little of everything — completely replacing some streets, while doing preventative maintenance on others. On these pages, learn more about the various treatment types, their uses and costs.

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Maintenance This treatment saves money in the long run by extending the life of the road, while also enhancing pavement quality. Waiting to address roads until they are completely deteriorated is five to ten times more costly, and takes investment away from roads whose life could be extended with maintenance. Not all roads are good candidates for this type of treatment, but for some, it can add 20 or more years to the life of the street.

Preventative maintenance at a glance:  Less impactful to residents  Less costly  Less time intensive  Surface-treatment only  Underground utilities not replaced  Long-term cost savings (spending $1 on maintenance eliminates or delays spending $6 - $10 in total street replacement)

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Examples:  Bowling Street SW  3rd Avenue SE (5th to 19th)  Adirondack Drive NE  Asphalt Sealing (Multiple Locations)

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Rehabilitation This treatment method is done midway through a street’s life, and falls between minor maintenance and a complete overhaul. Rehabilitation costs are usually three times less costly than complete reconstruction, and yet can add thirty to forty years to the life of the road. There are many roads that are good candidates for this type of treatment and investment.

Rehabilitation at a glance:  Asphalt surface removal  Asphalt resurfacing

 Curb repairs  Underground utilities repairs

 Concrete base patching

Examples:  Oakland Road NE  8th Avenue SW

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service life. Complete reconstruction is used when a street needs to be fully ripped out and replaced.

Complete reconstruction at a glance:  More time intensive  More costly  Complete replacement of the entire street  Underground utilities replaced*

Examples:  42nd Street NE  West Post Road NW

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Since 2014, the local option sales tax has funded road improvements on more than 200 projects — everything from neighborhood streets to major commercial corridors. See a sampling of the road transformations made possible by this critical investment.

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AFTER C Avenue NE between Collins Road and 40th Street Completed 2017 | $2.3M Investment

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E Avenue NW between HWY 100 and Stoney Point Road Completed 2019 $4.6M Investment

McCarthy Road SE between 19th Street and Memorial Drive Completed 2016 | $1.2M Investment

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Center Point Road NE and 32nd Street Completed 2019 | $3.7M Investment

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3rd Avenue SW between 6th Street and 1st Street Completed 2017 | $1.4M Investment

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3rd Avenue SE between 1st Street and 5th Street Completed 2019 | $2.2M Investment

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3rd Avenue SW between 6th Street and 10th Street Completed 2017 | $200K Investment

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Oakland Road NE between H Avenue and J Avenue Completed 2018 | $1.1M Investment

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Memorial Drive SE between Bever Avenue and Mt. Vernon Road Completed 2019 | $3.4M Investment

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Northwood Drive NE between Glass Road and 42nd Street Completed 2018 $1.7M Investment

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On the Map Projects completed or planned as of June 2021 Completed

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View an interactive project map tool at

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Community Benefits

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he Paving for Progress program aims to improve our roads, but the benefits stretch far beyond the pavement surface.

Investing in our infrastructure also equates to numerous other positive community enhancements, including neighborhood aesthetics, pedestrian safety, utility improvements, economic vitality, and more.

NEIGHBORHOOD AESTHETICS Well-maintained neighborhoods keep property values high and give the entire area a sense of community pride. Alongside committed property owners, these public improvements can have a tremendous impact on the overall aesthetics of a neighborhood.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Road work isn’t just about fixing the pavement. The City takes a holistic approach on projects by also reviewing pedestrian safety, filling in sidewalk gaps when possible, bringing sidewalk ramps up to code, upgrading traffic signals with pedestrian push-button activation, and using already available street width for bike lanes. The philosophy means that road projects give back tenfold, not only providing a smoother driving surface, but also improving the safety of our residents walking or biking.

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UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS

New pavement isn’t replaced without also replacing or upgrading existing utilities found beneath the surface. Replacing and upgrading existing utilities helps to prevent new gas, water, sewer, electric, data and other utilities projects from cutting into the freshly reconstructed streets, extending the life expectancy of the new surface. This program encourages local utilities to work together to make needed repairs and upgrades before the streets are rebuilt. It can reduce the future risk of water main breaks and sewer collapses and provide an opportunity to improve roadway drainage, reducing street flooding and better controlling rainwater runoff. The majority of these coordinated capital improvement projects are funded by utilities rates and do not typically receive funding through the Local Option Sales Tax.

ECONOMIC VITALITY

Paving for Progress helps support the overall health of our community’s economic engine. Commercial corridors with crumbling infrastructure do not position Cedar Rapids as positively as corridors with well-maintained public assets and infrastructure. The program has also boosted the industries of local construction and engineering design firms as they keep pace with the amount of new construction, creating new jobs locally.

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ince the Local Option Sales Tax passed in 2014, the City has made extensive efforts to communicate about the program, the results of the funding, and project information. This

creates a spirit of transparency for residents who want to be reassured their tax dollars are making significant and positive impacts to roadways.

The City’s website serves as a central hub for information on the program. Residents can download the full master plan, which contains the prioritized list of projects, treatment methods, and timelines. Since the current funding is not enough to cover every street need in the community, it was important to the City that residents had access to the full list of projects, and could look up streets to see if they were in the 10-year plan. The website also contains a map that tracks completed and planned projects, an archive of all press releases about the program, and various electronic publications. Halfway through the program, the City published a five-year report that listed every street completed to date and the cost, so residents could see the investment figures.

OTHER COMMUNICATION CHANNELS INCLUDE: Direct mail: Those who live on or near a project funded by Paving for Progress receive a letter in the mail with all the details.

Neighborhood meeting: The City invites area residents to meet with staff ahead of time and discuss the project and any specific impacts to their properties.

Social media: Follow any of the City’s social media channels for updates on the program.

Text alerts: Sign up for mobile text alerts so you can stay informed on road impacts.

Electronic newsletters: Periodic construction updates on all the major projects, emailed right to your inbox.

Virtual presentations: During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the City placed presentations on upcoming projects online: cityofcr.com/virtualpublicworks.

Signage: Not all projects are funded by the Local Option Sales Tax. Watch for special street signage that tells you when your local tax dollars are at work.

Communicating frequently and openly helps foster an environment of public trust, which is critical as the City is forced to prioritize road improvements with the limited funding available. These efforts also showcase city-wide improvements, educating the public on the breadth of repairs that stretch across the entire community, not just what is visible in their neighborhood or commute route.

See all the material available at www.cityofcr.com/pavingforprogress.

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nless otherwise renewed, the Local Option Sales Tax for street repairs will expire on June 30, 2024.

While tremendous improvements have been made throughout the city, the current funding stream is not enough to cover all the road needs throughout the community. Extending the funding source would mean that additional roads can be repaired throughout our neighborhoods and corridors. It is clear without the extension of the Local Option Sales Tax, the City will need to seek other funding options to maintain the progress we have made so far. However, the competition for State and Federal grant programs that can be used for improvements to the City’s streets is much greater than the funding available, as communities across the country are tasked with maintaining aging infrastructure.

Since major reconstruction projects require multiple years of advanced planning, efforts have been made to keep projects “shovel-ready.” An extra year of projects has been included in the City’s master plan, minimizing any

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*Does not factor in other funding resources such as State or Federal resources also used to improve roads.

potential delays in continuing repair efforts if 2025 funding becomes available.

The charts on this page were generated using projections, which show significant deterioration without Paving for Progress. Even with a consistent funding source, the average network condition may degrade gradually due to the inflation of future construction costs. Without Paving for Progress, the number of roadways in “poor” condition may double in 10 years. Paving for Progress has not only allowed significant improvements to the streets already, but without its continuation, Cedar Rapids’ overall street conditions will suffer significantly.

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ReLeaf Update

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ollowing the derecho, City leadership recognized the need for a comprehensive guide to implement reforestation in Cedar Rapids over multiple years. The plan would provide a “green print” for leaders,

volunteers, Trees Forever, and citizens to follow while rebuilding a healthy canopy. A core team of City staff and Trees Forever, in coordination with Jeff Speck & Associates, and Confluence, Inc., has worked collaboratively since February on the ReLeaf Cedar Rapids plan. Rachel Murtaugh

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began work as the City’s ReLeaf Manager in June.

More than 5,200 park trees were lost due to

Over the spring and summer, the team worked with the public to determine the guiding principles for reforestation and identify replanting strategies.

The team has conducted outreach with private organizations, colleges, and corporate campuses and expanded the Growing Futures program, which employs teens to plant and care for trees. Currently, the group is developing planting plans for the right-of-ways and 38 parks, and determining prioritization and phasing of neighborhoods, corridors and other locations.

A completed plan will be finalized by the end of this year. More planting initiatives following ReLeaf Cedar Rapids guidelines and strategies will be announced in the spring.

the derecho. A tree with a high likelihood of sustainability costs $350. If you would like to help replant your favorite park, please make a donation to the Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation at www.crparkfoundation.org.

All donated funds will be used to purchase diverse species trees that meet planting criteria for Cedar Rapids parks. If you are interested in helping us plant park trees, email parks@cedar-rapids.org

Even during the planning stage of the ReLeaf initiative, trees have been planted in parks and along City right-of-ways throughout the year. More than 1,200 trees were planted by volunteers, staff and through our partner programs. Following fall planting, close to 1,800 new trees will have been planted on public property since the derecho. In addition, an estimated 2,500 trees have been planted privately

Ready, Set, Plant The best time to plant trees in the fall is October 1 through Thanksgiving. Find planting information and recommended

through tree adoption programs.

species at cityofcr.org/forestry.

Don’t forget to water. New trees, two years and younger, need ten to fifteen gallons of water each week. Place a three to four inch layer of mulch around the tree, extending to the tips of the branches to help your tree grow. Be sure to keep the mulch at least one inch away from the trunk.

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Cedar Rapids Residents SMASH Litter-Collection Record

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olunteers showed up in droves this year to clean city streets and take the City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge.

A total of 4,476 bags of litter were collected in fiscal year 2021 by resident volunteers, the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling division, and contracted workers. This nearly doubles the previous record set in 2018 — the challenge’s sixth year — of 2,341 bags.

“Feels good to clean up our neighborhood and nearby trail.”

City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said he’s pleased with the results.

“Litter and debris was another challenge for our community after the derecho. Our residents once again rose to the occasion,” Pomeranz said. “Our volunteers’ dedication to the 1-Bag Challenge proves the pride we all take in Cedar Rapids.”

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Enthused by the record-breaking numbers, Pomeranz noted that there’s always room for improvement. “The 1-Bag Challenge asks every able resident to clean up one bag of litter each year. While this new record sets a high bar, there is still more work to do. There’s never a day off in the fight against litter.”

To date the challenge has inspired volunteers to fill nearly 18,227 bags — removing a whopping 228 estimated tons of trash from City streets.

1. Find a list of designated litter collection kit pickup locations at CleanUpCR.com > click on “1-Bag Challenge & Cleanup Events” 2. Pick up a kit and clean up litter wherever you see a need.

3. Set the filled bag next to your GARBY cart on garbage collection day. The special mint-green bags do not require an extra $1.50 garbage sticker. If you do not have a GARBY cart, handle the bags as you would your regular trash.

4. Mail in the pre-stamped postcard to log your participation!

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Plan a one-time litter-cleanup event. Any group which

wants to make a difference in the community can host a 1-Bag Challenge event! You can let us know when you’d like to schedule a cleanup on our website. Visit CleanUpCR.com > click on “1-Bag Challenge & Cleanup Events” > fill out the form under “Schedule a Group Event”

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edar Rapids residents and visitors have found new tools from the City of Cedar Rapids a convenient way to engage with City services. An updated smartphone application

— called Mobile CR — debuted alongside a convenient new most convenient for residents. City staff provide updates on

reporting tool — called My CR — back in March.

reported concerns throughout the process, ensuring those

To date, residents and visitors have submitted approximately

using the platform can know the outcomes of their requests.

8,000 requests through the My CR reporting tool. The City has

Users can access My CR through the Mobile CR smartphone

already taken final action on more than 90% of the submitted

app or online at CityofCR.com/MyCR.

concerns. The online tool makes it easy for anyone to report issues such as potholes, malfunctioning streetlights, overgrown

Mobile CR is a completely redesigned Cedar Rapids mobile

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he arrival of August means students and parents are starting to think about back to school. As you’re coordinating schedules and buying supplies, don’t forget

that Cedar Rapids Transit offers all Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD), Kirkwood Community College, and Coe College students rides at no cost on all fixed route buses.

High School and College students — just show a student ID to ride free. Elementary and middle school students are not required to show ID. The program is available year round. Visit cityofcr.com/transit or call 319-286-5573 for more information.

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All homes will have their loose leaves collected bi-weekly (one time every other week). Please keep and refer to this schedule to determine your collection period. If you have questions, please call the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 319-286-5897 or visit CityofCR.com/leaf.

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Bid Opportunities

City Hall, 101 1 Street SE

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Buses

Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE

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Fire Safety Inspections

713 1st Avenue SE

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Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

City Services Center, 500 15 Avenue SW

319-286-5897

Solid-Waste-Recycling@Cedar-Rapids.org

Housing Assistance Programs

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5872

HSG-Admin@Cedar-Rapids.org

Land Development

City Hall, 101 1 Street SE

319-286-5822

DevelopmentServices@Cedar-Rapids.org

Park Rentals

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Potholes and Street Maintenance

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5826

Street@Cedar-Rapids.org

Recreation Programs

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Sewer Backup or Problems

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5815

Sewer@Cedar-Rapids.org

Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5176

Traffic@Cedar-Rapids.org

Utility Billing

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5900

WaterMail@Cedar-Rapids.org

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For more information about the City of Cedar Rapids and its services, call 319-286-5080 or visit www.cedar-rapids.org.

CITY COUNCIL

To leave a message for a City Council member, call 319-286-5051.

Find your district at www.linncountyelections.org.

MAYOR

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 2

Martin Hoeger

Scott Overland

DISTRICT 3

DISTRICT 4

DISTRICT 5

Dale Todd

Scott Olson

Ashley Vanorny

Brad Hart

b.hart@cedar-rapids.org

dalet@cedar-rapids.org

AT LARGE Patrick Loeffler

p.loeffler@cedar-rapids.org

m.hoeger@cedar-rapids.org

scott.olson@cedar-rapids.org

s.overland@cedar-rapids.org

a.vanorny@cedar-rapids.org

AT LARGE

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Tyler Olson

Ann Poe

t.olson@cedar-rapids.org

ann.poe@cedar-rapids.org