COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Guest:  Hilary Hershner, Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) comprises elected officials and appointed representatives of Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Ely, Fairfax, and Palo. The MPO is tasked with reviewing and approving transportation investments in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.

Presently, the MPO has about $19 million dollars to give out to road, trail, and transit projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a short-term plan that programs transportation funds in the next 5 years.

In total, the MPO is reviewing eight road projects, four trail projects, and two transit projects seeking TIP funding and needs public input.

Plan on attending one of four, in-person public outreach events:
>> Tuesday, Feb. 24: Cedar Rapids Ladd Library, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
>> Wednesday, Feb. 25: Marion Library – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM or Hiawatha Library – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
>> Thursday, Feb. 26: Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Also, an online survey will be available February 23.

Learn more about this process and how you can participate by clicking here.

Guest: Monica Nieves Hirsch, VP Marketing and Communications, Think Iowa City

Fight hunger during Foodie February with Foodie Fillanthropy. Foodie Fillanthropy brings the community together to fight hunger — one donation at a time.

Throughout February, drop off non-perishable donations at the Think Iowa City office or Johnson County locations of Green State Credit Union. Every item goes straight to local food pantries.

Foodie Fillanthropy runs through February 28.

Also, don’t miss Restaurant Week, February 16 – 23.  It’s the grand finale of Foodie February, serving up exclusive new menu items and prix-fixe menus from your favorite local spots.