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Community Gardens Survey

10/26/2022

 
The City of Cedar Rapids is undertaking an exciting community-driven planning process to add to the network of community gardens in parks across the City. They want to hear from you! 
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Homeowners Workshop Hosted by OHJNA

10/20/2022

 
Our friends with the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association have partnered with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, Horizons, A Family Service Alliance, Neighborhood Finance Corporation - Cedar Rapids, and Iowa Legal Aid to create a workshop for potential home buyers and current homeowners. There is a lot of funding available to get people into a home or help existing homeowners to repair or update their home!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 28. The $10 registration fee includes lunch.
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Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools Summit

10/19/2022

 
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The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission has partnered with the African American Museum of Iowa to bring the Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools Summit to the Cedar Rapids Public Library in the Whipple Auditorium in conjunction with the art exhibit Suspended: Systemic Oppression In Our Schools.

The Suspended Summit will examine the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system due to elements of the criminal justice system having entered public schools around the country. The result of this element has led to zero tolerance policies and student policing that disproportionately impact children of color. Experts will share information about how these practices impact our community and efforts to create effective change. The Suspended Summit will also include a tour of the Suspended art exhibit showcasing artwork by youth.

The summit will showcase presentations and discussions with leaders in the community.

Schedule
• 12:30-12:45 Opening remarks, addressing Youth Justice Action Month by Jennifer Tibbetts, Civil Rights Investigator
• 12:45-1:30 Presentation by Jill Padgett, Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning- will provide information on Iowa’s data on issues such as disproportionate minority contact within the juvenile justice system and recent data regarding the use of school resource officers and youth involvement with the juvenile justice system.
• 1:30-2:30 Presentation by Lyric Sellers and Endi Montavlo-Martinez, Youth Justice Council- will share the youth-led efforts that have addressed issues concerns the juvenile justice system and the lives of youth in Iowa.
• 2:30-3:00 Tour of art exhibit Suspended: Systemic Oppression In Our Schools
• 3:00-3:45 Panel Discussion to raise awareness and move towards change with Jill Padgett, Lyric Sellers, Endi Montavlo-Martinez, Dr. Ruth White, Ana Clymer
• 3:45-4:00 Closing remarks by Jennifer Tibbetts

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

The African American Museum of Iowa is a statewide museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and teaching Iowa’s African American History.

The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission works to eliminate discrimination and disparities and increase equity by responding to the needs of the community, investigating complaints of discrimination, and providing education and outreach.

CANA October 2022 Meeting Minutes

10/18/2022

 
CANA October 2022 Meeting Minutes | Call to order: 7:02pm
Attendance: George Heeren, Amy Hall-Haney, Gaylon Heetland, Henrietta Mueller, Denise Klemp, Marlene Hunt, Annette Lorenz, Chief Greg Smith, Jeff Wozencraft
  • Treasurer's Report - Amy Hall-Haney - September balance ended in the amount of $2,222.42. We made a $250 deposit for the check from Freedom Foundation for their contribution to the Local Business Directory. We have a pending reimbursement of $436.12 for remaining safety fair expenses. Amy is submitting and will be following up on this with Jeff. Waiting on $250 contribution from Thrivent Financial/Gaylon Heetland and $250 from HyVee for Local Business Directory as well. In total, the Local Business Directory has brought in $750 for CANA this year. Nicole Schroeder (not in attendance) has been updating the website for that and including sponsors at the $250 tier in our email blasts. 
  • CRPD/SAFE-CR Update -  Annette Lorenz - Review of CRPD report.  
    • George Heeren inquired about police action at 118 17th St SW. There was an interaction with a young man and woman with seven squad cars on the scene. 
  • CRFD Update - Chief Smith - Review of Neighborhood News. Discussion of Fire Safety Week. Nicole Schroeder added information to the CANA website and did a Facebook blast to share information on the CRFD Open House and Red Cross fire alarm program. Information can be found on our website. 
  • City Update - Jeff Wozencraft - City is seeking feedback from neighbors regarding community gardens in public parks. Link to the survey online can be found on our website. The City is also still recruiting volunteers for the Snow Buddies program. It helps if volunteers can live close to the person needing the snow removed. The Parks Department has a list of to-do items for Cleveland Park, but most items will be accomplished in the spring. They have measured around the splash pad for the additional concrete. The discussion of adding parking to Cleveland Park is still in motion. The bathrooms are now closed for the winter at the Cleveland Park Pavilion. 
    • George Heeren inquired again about adding barbecue stands to the park. Jeff Wozencraft will be looking into this as previously discussed.
  • Quarterly Postcard Campaign - George Heeren - Nicole Schroeder got a quote from Allegra for postcards. The quote for black/white postcards in 5x7 size NOT including postage will be $365.89 and the quote for color postcards in 5x7 size NOT including postage will be $479.56. This is a quote for 900 postcards per mailer. 
    • Denise Klemp asked if CANA will be deciding as a group what information is going to be provided on the postcards. This has been discussed before that it will be a group decision and George Heeren confirmed that for her. 
    • Gaylon Heetland motioned to spend CANA funds on the color 5x7 postcards plus postage in our quarterly postcard campaign. Amy Hall-Haney seconded. No discussion. Motion passed. George Heeren and Amy Hall-Haney will let Nicole Schroeder know that is the decision and we can move forward on design and information for our January mailer. 
  • Halloween - George Heeren - Citywide trick-or-treating will be on Monday, October 31st beginning at 5:30pm until 8pm. This is not a city sponsored event. Hillside Wesleyan is hosting an event on Wednesday 10/26 at 6pm. Central Church of Christ is hosting a trunk-or-treat from 3-4:30pm on Saturday 10/30. Review Halloween safety information.
  • Light The Neighborhood - George Heeren - Waiting on reply from McDonald’s and Kwik Star on requested donations. Responses are going to be back to us by November 15th. Amy Hall-Haney will be working with Nicole Schroeder to get the postcards ordered, mailed, and paid for. 
    • George made a motion to spend up to $200 on prizes, if donations cannot be secured, in addition to spending money on the postcards from Allegra to launch Light the Neighborhood in mid-November through mid-December. Gaylon Heetland seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion passed. George will work with Nicole to get things prepared for the event. 
  • Other Business


Next Meeting: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 7:00pm

PLAN AHEAD: There will be NO December meeting. We will resume normally scheduled CANA meetings in January. ​

Community Gardens Survey
CRPD Report
October Neighborhood News

Trick-or-Treating 2022

10/14/2022

 
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In the Cleveland Area, we observe the Cedar Rapids trick-or-treating plan. Citywide trick-or-treating is designated from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Halloween. 

Our neighbors at Central Church of Christ will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30th at 3:00pm. In case of rain, the event is canceled. It will last until the candy is gone!

It's important to be safe around the Halloween holiday, especially with the kiddos in your life. Below are some Halloween safety tips and tricks from Safe Kids Linn County and Safe Kids Worldwide.

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Chasing Childhood: Documentary Screening & Discussion

10/10/2022

 
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National Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15

10/6/2022

 
​Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of all of us.

October is National Fire Prevention Month and fire departments around the country mark October 9-15 as National Fire Prevention Week.

Cedar Rapids Fire encourages you to PLAN AND PRACTICE your home and workplace escape plans this month and to attend their annual Open House. 
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​Family fun, safety tips, station tours, and firefighting demonstrations will make a fun night for the whole family. For more information on how to start your fire safety plan, go to CityofCR.com/PACT.

Start your fire safety plan:

  1. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas and on every floor of your home.
  2. Inspect and test smoke alarms. Replace alarms every 10 years and install new batteries every year.
  3. Sleep with doors closed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in your home.
  4. Have an escape plan and practice it with your family.
  5. Get low and GO in a fire. Crawl to avoid smoke inhalation and get outside to the FRONT of your home. It’s easier for firefighters to account for occupants if they can see everyone.
  6. Teach children how to call 911 and to give their address to dispatchers.
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FREE Smoke Alarms

The Eastern Iowa Red Cross and its partners can conduct an in-home visit to discuss home fire risks specific to your household and provide up to three free smoke alarms. Click the button below for more information or to sign up and get your free smoke alarm installed. 

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