Jun 11, 2021
However, the parks are seeing changes this year due to COVID.
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Director David Marquardt says while pools were shut down last year, kids that historically worked for them went and found other jobs.
Marquardt says this is a problem happening across the country at other parks and rec organizations as well.
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May 6, 2021
Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids has seen better days.
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Director David Marquardt says the city is at a point where restoration to the area can happen.
Almost 20 years ago, the space was dedicated.
Now the concrete steps are crumbling and the metal façade on the restroom building is dented.
Marquardt says the area originally called for more durable materials but more cost effective materials were used.
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Cedar Rapids, Marion Seek Federal Aid for Waterway Cleanup By Gage Miskimen and Marissa Payne | April 5, 2021
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) Cedar Rapids and Marion are pursuing federal assistance to help pay for millions of dollars worth of tree debris cleanup in waterways as recovery from last summer’s devastating derecho continues.
The two Linn County communities are navigating federal agencies’ policies for disaster recovery as they work to clear debris-filled waterways and wooded areas. Although federal help is not guaranteed, local and federal officials say they are in communication and are confident about reimbursements.
Given its projects’ size and scope, Marion has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as crews continue to clean up three waterways within the community. The estimated $15 million project is in progress as contractor Southern Disaster Recovery removes tree branches from Dry, Indian and Wanatee creeks.
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