(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A landmark Cedar Rapids school will be getting a second-life.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District has unanimously approved the renovation of Harrison Elementary.
The board says community feedback was a significant factor in the decision. Over 10-thousand surveys were sent to Cedar Rapids residents.
CRCSD Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover says over a third of respondents supported renovating rather than demolishing Harrison.
The district says they'll work with the architect to narrow the cost difference between a new building and a renovated Harrison.
The design phase starts this fall with construction to begin in early 2026.
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