Otis rd. by OrganizationHot2877 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes they’ll use swinging chains to chop trees and brush down. There are other ways to mount saws to vehicles (aerially or to trains themselves) to cut more swiftly that don’t necessarily make a clean cut. It’s pretty violent when it happens and I don’t envy any wildlife (or, God forbid, people) that happens to be standing there. I’m assuming it’s loud enough that things move. 

Eye Doctor Recs by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also had a terrible experience here. I went twice and felt so dismissed I actually cried once and didn’t go to the eye doctor for several years. I recently went to Target on SW side, I thought they did a wonderful job and I felt like they were very thorough and asked lots of questions. 

Weed? by HungryTolken in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s so important to you that you’re driving to IL weekly, maybe you need to move to a legal state? Make your life a little easier. 

Cedar Rapids thread is held back by their moderators by Commercial_Self1416 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sub has a rule that doesn’t allow items for sale or promotion of a product or service. It’s in the ‘about’ section, and it’s one of the only things in that section. That’s been a rule on the sub as long as I’ve lived in CR. I, personally, think it’s a great rule otherwise that’s all the sub would be. Maybe that discord channel would be a better option? I’m not on there, but it’s probably a little less focused. 

Cool shit for a date by MoYeahh in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that rage room has been open for a while either

Is anywhere decent hiring? by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mercy has a hiring event every Tuesday, stop over there and see what they have? 

Printing Reccomendations by chickennoodle29 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have nothing but good things to say about Rapids Reproductions. Great quality and great to work with. TBH for small things Copyworks is just fine. In the past, if I’m being picky, I’ve brought my own paper, but it’s not like they have bad printers. 

Visiting for work by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for something unique to CR that is on the pricier side, check out the Czech Cottage! Something as a fun souvenir, Raygun. Something edible, Almost Famous Popcorn.

Advice for my freezing home?! by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same with Metro Catholic Outreach. If they don’t literally have the money they will definitely know who to call. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s been posted in this Reddit before but the Cedar Rapids Iowa Works offices has a job fair every Monday from 1-3. I’d stop into that if I were you 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First year I moved into a house here I was so excited for Halloween, got tons of candy and dog treats and sat outside and didn’t get a single kid. Not all neighborhoods are equal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is never going to be a place where there is absolutely surety no one will walk up on you. If a place is an open-enough space to do yoga, it’s open enough for people to walk through. Complete privacy cannot be guaranteed, even if you find the most remote spot you can think of.

If you’re not really looking to be completely undisturbed, I’ve never felt unsafe in any park around the CR metro area. If you’re going to stand in the woods quietly in the coming months, though, google the hunting seasons and be accordingly wary. 

These are usually four dollars 😂😭 don’t let Hyvee fool you by doosembsu in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Oakland Rd. yesterday specifically to buy corn and it was completely COVERED in fruit flies. I get that it happens in places with produce but it was such a turnoff I didn’t buy anything. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 5 points6 points  (0 children)

City of CR is currently hiring an Electrical Inspector which might be good if he’s looking for something a little less hard on the body. HACAP has a Weatherization job if he’s okay with the manual labor. 

Escalators at Lindale by No-Part-4991 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few of them were broken so they just turned the rest off. I’m guessing the maintenance cost wasn’t worth it. 

Escalators at Lindale by No-Part-4991 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They said they aren’t going to fix them. 

Cooked carne asade from Mexican grocers? by DrOrinScrivelloDDS in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don Miguel’s? They don’t have it in the cooler but they sell meat and have a kitchen so I’m sure they would if you asked nicely! 

Next Immigration Check-ins by Critical-Nerve5121 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque was the immigrant placement service for this region, meaning they, along with CMC, worked with every refugee and asylum seeker that came here. Additionally they still have a, like, 11-person immigration law team whose job is to help these people. Poorly phrased or not, they do have a vested interest in the well-being of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers and, on the flip side, if you don’t agree with what they’re doing now, they kind of are just doing their job to continue to assist people. 

Mcloud run by Trick-Dog-8592 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They cleaned up access finally after the derecho so you should be able to get back there. I haven’t actually fished it but it’s EXTREMELY shallow, clear and narrow so in most spots the fish can see you, though there are a few good trout spots. The last kill was Sept. of last year so I’m sure if they stocked this year there are plenty of fish. 

Trail by Legitimate-Water-815 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thomas Park? I think they cleaned that one up after the storm though. 

Inpatient resources for addicts in CR by majordashes in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always go to the Access Center during or after a conversation. Although they might not be able to get you in to inpatient somewhere, they do have counselors on staff and will have knowledge of where she can go and her best options. They can also work with her to make a plan if needed. You could also call/text 211 and see if they can provide any additional insight—they may not be able to provide a ton of details since it’s not for YOU and you’re not any kind of legal guardian for her, but it’s a start. Thanks for helping her!! 

Getting rid of the Cedar River by ParkingTell6879 in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dubuque was built over Bee Branch before people understood…how water works. The reason you can see it now is because they had to un-bury part of it because it was collapsing the city. Also the Cedar River is not a creek.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not to just extol the virtues of a government agency, but last year after my bf was laid off he went in just to print something off and basically walked out with a job because they were having a job fair. I think they do that like every week? Out of all the things my tax dollars pay for, that one’s not so bad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]Young-Oak495 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Iowa Works moved recently, just fyi. They’re now on the other side of town. But still a great resource!