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City HallThe Village Clerk is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids is governed by a five member board of trustees. The Village of Cedar Rapids provides sewer, street repair, water and solid waste disposal. Cedar Rapids also maintains a swimming pool and three city parks. For more information, call 308-358-0240 or e-mail us at vocedrap@gpcom.net.
Sewage -- The municipal sewer system is an activated sludge treatment plant. The daily
capacity of the plant is 70,000 gallons.
Solid Waste Disposal -- Privately owned trash service is available.
This includes residential and commercial weekly curb-side pickup. There is also a tree dump site and compost site east of town that is available to residents. Construction debris needs to be hauled to the landfill at Newman Grove or contracted privately for a roll-off dumpster.
Streets -- Cedar Rapids has eighteen miles of streets; 99 percent are hard surfaced.
Maintenance equipment includes a street sweeper, tractor loader, maintainer, rotary
mower, and dump truck.
Water -- The municipal water system is supplied by two wells which have an average
depth of 193 feet and a 120,000 gallon reservoir.
Fire DepartmentFire protection is provided to the community by a 25-member volunteer fire department. Thirty-four fire hydrants are located throughout the town. Fire protection is also provided in the Cedar Rapids Rural Fire District. The department provides mutual aid with other surrounding towns and is aided by 911 service. The fire insurance classification inside corporate limits is 7 and outside is 9.
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Churches Health CareThe Cedar Rapids Medical Clinic, 308-358-0615, located at 106 South 3rd St., is staffed by Dr. Terry Troyer, M.D., and a physician's assistant. The clinic is open three half-days per week. The Boone County Health Center is located eighteen miles north of Cedar Rapids, in Albion. Phone: 402-395-2191.
EducationCedar Rapids Public School (CRPS) is a K-12 school with approximately 200 students. CRPS has approximately 18 teachers and offers art, music, a counselor,FCA, FFA and FBLA. CRPS has a teacher to student ratio of 1 to 11. For more information, contact the school office at 308-358-0640 or visit the Cedar Rapids Public School's home page.
Post Secondary EducationCedar Rapids is a part of Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. The Learning Center at the Public Library offers more than 100 college credit courses to area residents. The Educational Service Unit 7 serves the needs of educating the staff of Cedar Rapids Public School
Rescue SquadEight volunteer certified EMTs and four First Responders respond to rescue calls within the community, Rural Fire District, and part of the Primrose Fire District. They use a licensed, fully-equipped ambulance. In 1992, the squad received the "Rescue Squad of the Year" award. Training of squad members continues to be kept current. A new ambulance was obtained in 1997. Cedar Rapids is also covered by 911.
Police DepartmentCedar Rapids contracts with the Boone County Sheriff's Department, 308-395-2144, for Law Enforcement. One deputy lives in the community.
LibraryThe Cedar Rapids Public Library is a member of the Northeast Library System which provides inter-library loan service and periodical access from Wayne State College. Activities include a summer reading program and story hour. They provide monthly themes and Internet access to library users. The building is handicapped accessible. Phone 308-358-0603 or visit the Cedar Rapids Public Library's home page
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