Cedar Rapids celebrates tree planting and new downtown sign unveiling

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids will host a recognition event on Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate its latest America in Bloom/CN Railway grant. This grant has funded the planting of 26 new trees on Mays Island, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing urban forestry efforts. The initiative is part of Cedar Rapids’ efforts to restore the tree canopy lost during the 2020 derecho.

You can watch the entire ceremony live here or on the Iowa’s News Now Youtube page.

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