City of Cedar Rapids

Our CR Podcast — City of Cedar Rapids

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Our CR Podcast is a monthly podcast that introduces you to the people, projects and programs of your local government. Each month we will explore important issues of the day with inside looks into the views and news of Cedar Rapids — sparking conversation and bringing the workings of the City closer to your neighborhood.

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Built for the Long Run: Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell recaps her State of the City Address 12.06.2026

On the heels of her annual State of the City of Cedar Rapids address, Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell discusses the City of Cedar Rapids' strategy to balance affordability, placemaking, and workforce needs as the community grows grows. Learn about the City's work on housing, resilience, and partnerships that support community amenities. Learn more and watch the full 2026 State of the City address at Cityo...

A Place to Call Home 01.06.2026

What does it really mean to have a home? This episode dives into the heart of housing in Cedar Rapids. Join Laura Shaw, the City’s Housing Services Manager, and J’nae Peterman, Homelessness Systems Manager, as they explore how the City is creating safe, stable, and affordable homes — from rebuilding after disasters to tackling homelessness at its roots. Hear the stories behind the roofs, the strat...

Economic Development 17.03.2026

Welcome to the first episode of Our CR, the City of Cedar Rapids’ podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes look at city government, projects, and the people shaping our community. In this pilot episode, City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, with our host (and City Economic Development and Development Services Director) Bill Micheel — dive into economic development — what it means f...