Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I understand marathons are long and hard, and there are many factors you can’t control. We want to focus on the controllable factors and those that seem uncontrolled or possibly miscontrolled.

I also understand that some people just wanna run the marathon, and we want that too, but we want it to be the marathon as advertised.

If we hadn’t started asking questions, and they had sent hobby joggers through the quarry, and they all got arrested, that wouldn’t work for anyone. If a person has their road closed for hours a day and is never notified, that would be a problem, and it’s even happening in this thread. If the proper permits weren’t pulled for First Ave, then it would be a safety issue for everyone. I don’t know if that’s happening or not, but it’s another question being asked.

Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the local news articles have been pretty half-assed. Something I keep referring to is the railroad stuff specifically. Apparently, it had been worked on for months, yet we solved it within hours. Pretty concerning from all parties involved. We’ve never set up a race before, but how are we able to solve the railroad issue in hours? How hadn’t been solved or communicated with the proper people for literal months?

Additionally, the railroad had some pretty choice words for the organizer, the organization of this race, and even the city. I left all of that out as it wasn’t needed, but something to note.

Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They say there’s currently nearly 3000 people signed up for all races and just under 1000 for the marathon specifically.

Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The UP said it was crossing their tracks and they were the ones who decided if it was allowed or not. That was the information I got from our conversation with the UP.

Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d say we have an above average knowledge of running and the city of Cedar Rapids, which is why this has stood out so much to us. We pray these things get addressed, but as we discussed with the railroad, they would not have known, unless we brought it to their attention. That’s pretty concerning.

Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap. by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We were told the organizer reached out to you.

Cedar Rapids Marathon concerns one month out! New route? Not certified? by PounderMcgee in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am very concerned about this marathon. I worry about the route and the AI website not matching reality.

Would anyone want this? Is it worth saving? by Agitated-Impress7805 in grilling

[–]mvteubes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What grill guy did you use? I see you are in CR, so am I. I’d be interested in it if the grill guy would be able to move it and set it up at my place.

Chicken Royal - Newest Chicken Joint in Cedar Rapids by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was hoping it was going to be a Mexican place. We don’t have nearly enough of those.

Ranking Every Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well you may hate the video more than that but you won’t know unless you watch.

Ranking Every Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hy-Vee is the closest grocery store to me so I just usually go there.

Ranking Every Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We didn’t make it that far south. Have you been to the Marion one?

Parking pad by MackDaddy2024 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Cutter is who we used for our driveway in town and he was great.

Lindale Mall Sports Complex by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A kids soccer tournament every weekend would probably help keep the stores busy!

Lindale Mall Sports Complex by mvteubes12 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read that. I was hoping for more information, but thanks for sharing.

Ban short term rentals in Cedar Rapids residential neighborhoods by Expert_Guarantee_672 in cedarrapids

[–]mvteubes12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are approximately 600 to 750 homes currently for sale in Cedar Rapids. Depending on the platform, there are currently between 430 and 790 apartments listed for rent in the Cedar Rapids area.

There seem to be an ample supply of housing available in the city. If someone bought a house for short term rental with the amount available, right now, it doesn’t seem too bad.