Our History
After the floods in 2008, a group of neighbors around Cleveland Park in Cedar Rapids came together to discuss some concerns in the community. Over time, the same group of 6 or 7 individuals continued to meet on a regular basis to discuss city plans, assist with neighborhood concerns, and focus on ideas on how to better the area and connect the city to our neighborhood.
In 2013, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association officially came to be. Since inception, dozens of families have become interested in engaging in the organization. Each individual who has become a part of the organization has the same goal: to grow our community. We focus on ways to support the city and neighborhood projects. Through the dedication our members show for our community, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association will continue to grow and our neighborhood will continue to thrive.
**The Cleveland Area Neighborhood association is an official 501(c) 3 tax-exempt, charitable organization. All donations to our non-profit association are tax deductible. Please contact our treasurer at [email protected] with any questions.**
In 2013, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association officially came to be. Since inception, dozens of families have become interested in engaging in the organization. Each individual who has become a part of the organization has the same goal: to grow our community. We focus on ways to support the city and neighborhood projects. Through the dedication our members show for our community, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association will continue to grow and our neighborhood will continue to thrive.
**The Cleveland Area Neighborhood association is an official 501(c) 3 tax-exempt, charitable organization. All donations to our non-profit association are tax deductible. Please contact our treasurer at [email protected] with any questions.**
Our Location
Our neighborhood includes over 1,300 residences and businesses. See below the current boundaries of our Cleveland Area Neighborhood (as of June 18, 2019).
Our 2024-2026 Board of Directors
BOARD MEMBERS
- George Heeren, President
- Gaylon Heetland, Secretary / Vice President
- Amy Hall-Haney, Treasurer
- Denise Klemp
Our Meetings
Our meetings are held four times per year in the months of July, October, February, and May.
Day/Time: Third Monday in July, October, February, and May at 7:00pm.
Location: Central Church of Christ - 1500 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (directly across from Cleveland Park)
*NOTE: Monthly meetings may be live streamed on our Facebook page and can be re-watched after the live meeting on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Review our bylaws here.
Day/Time: Third Monday in July, October, February, and May at 7:00pm.
Location: Central Church of Christ - 1500 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (directly across from Cleveland Park)
*NOTE: Monthly meetings may be live streamed on our Facebook page and can be re-watched after the live meeting on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Review our bylaws here.
Our Plan of Action
Goal #1: Cleveland Park Beautification / Developing Community Gathering Point
Goal #2: Healthy Living
Goal #3: Maintaining Relationships with Neighborhood Schools, Churches, Businesses and Civic Groups
- New sign for park
- Annual Neighborhood Night Out
- Annual Pancake Breakfast
- Movies in the Park (summer)
- Community Garden (spring, summer, fall)
Goal #2: Healthy Living
- Cooking demos at HyVee
- Healthy potlucks and meals
Goal #3: Maintaining Relationships with Neighborhood Schools, Churches, Businesses and Civic Groups
- Paint the utility box in Cleveland Park
- Jefferson HS Band Concert in the Park
- Coordination with Cleveland Elementary PTA
- Coffee with a Cop (partnering with various civic/volunteer groups at events)
- Mobile App for Walking History Tour
