Welcome to the first episode of Our CR, the City of Cedar Rapids' podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes look at city government, projects, and the people shaping our community. In this pilot episode, City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, with our host (and City Economic Development and Development Services Director) Bill Micheel — dive into economic development — what it means for Cedar Rapids, why it matters, and how the city plans for smart, intentional growth while improving quality of life. Hear about recent successes, upcoming strategic projects, and why developers and residents alike are drawn to Cedar Rapids' vibrant lifestyle and opportunities.

<description>&lt;p data-start="136" data-end="335"&gt;Welcome to the first episode of &lt;em data-start="186" data-end="194"&gt;Our CR&lt;/em&gt;, the City of Cedar Rapids' podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes look at city government, projects, and the people shaping our community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="337" data-end="587"&gt;In this pilot episode, City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, with our host (and City Economic Development and Development Services Director) Bill Micheel — dive into &lt;strong data-start="425" data-end= "449"&gt;economic development&lt;/strong&gt; — what it means for Cedar Rapids, why it matters, and how the city plans for smart, intentional growth while improving quality of life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="589" data-end="774"&gt;Hear about recent successes, upcoming strategic projects, and why developers and residents alike are drawn to Cedar Rapids' vibrant lifestyle and opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 1 - Economic Development

<description>&lt;a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7d979d39fda8a936bb560ece5308154_Generic.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7d979d39fda8a936bb560ece5308154_S.jpg" alt="covid-19-emergency-response" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Jason Andrews discusses COVID-19 Emergency Response from the City of Cedar Rapids.</description>

<a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7d979d39fda8a936bb560ece5308154_Generic.jpg"><img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7d979d39fda8a936bb560ece5308154_S.jpg" alt="covid-19-emergency-response" /></a>Jason Andrews discusses COVID-19 Emergency Response from the City of Cedar Rapids.

COVID-19 Emergency Response

<description>&lt;a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/b9fb260a93b288492b026409914ce47b_Generic.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/b9fb260a93b288492b026409914ce47b_S.jpg" alt="cedar-rapids-economic-development" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Economic development is intended to improve the lives of citizens of Cedar Rapids. Jasmine Almoayyed, Economic Development Manager, discusses the economic development actions of the city.</description>

<a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/b9fb260a93b288492b026409914ce47b_Generic.jpg"><img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/b9fb260a93b288492b026409914ce47b_S.jpg" alt="cedar-rapids-economic-development" /></a>Economic development is intended to improve the lives of citizens of Cedar Rapids. Jasmine Almoayyed, Economic Development Manager, discusses the economic development actions of the city.

Cedar Rapids Economic Development

<description>&lt;a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/add5d01992a83600316a1179c36ec001_Generic.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/add5d01992a83600316a1179c36ec001_S.jpg" alt="recycling-matters" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Recycling is a little more complex than popping your water jugs into a special bin. Mark Jones, Solid Waste Superintendent, discusses recycling in Cedar Rapids.</description>

<a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/add5d01992a83600316a1179c36ec001_Generic.jpg"><img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/add5d01992a83600316a1179c36ec001_S.jpg" alt="recycling-matters" /></a>Recycling is a little more complex than popping your water jugs into a special bin. Mark Jones, Solid Waste Superintendent, discusses recycling in Cedar Rapids.

Recycling Matters

<description>&lt;a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/89f71e57b4d5a65174f4d42e6fd86758_Generic.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/89f71e57b4d5a65174f4d42e6fd86758_S.jpg" alt="national-library-card-sign-up-month" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;A library card provides access to vast resources. Amber McNamara, Community Relations Manager of Cedar Rapids Public Library, discusses the benefits of having a library card.</description>

<a href="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/89f71e57b4d5a65174f4d42e6fd86758_Generic.jpg"><img align="right" border="0" src="https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/89f71e57b4d5a65174f4d42e6fd86758_S.jpg" alt="national-library-card-sign-up-month" /></a>A library card provides access to vast resources. Amber McNamara, Community Relations Manager of Cedar Rapids Public Library, discusses the benefits of having a library card.

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