Cedar Rapids Schools Address Structural Issues and Threats, Taking Action at Taft Middle School

Cedar Rapids Community School District has closed Taft Middle School's east dome as a precautionary measure after an inspection revealed a compromised structural component in one of the beams. The closure affects the cafeteria, kitchen, and performing arts classrooms. Students and staff have been evacuated, and the district is working on relocating them to other parts of the building. The inspection was not triggered by a specific event, and the engineering firm is currently working on a solution for the next steps.