Local schools and organizations encouraged to 'Paint a Plow'

The City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department invites Cedar Rapids schools and organizations to participate in "Paint a Plow" and decorate a city plow blade.

The decorated blades will then be used this winter for snow removal.

Paint a Plow will run weekly from Sept. 30 to Nov. 1. Anyone interested in taking part should sign up here. Once signed up, Public Works will deliver a plow blade, paint, a tarp, and brushes to the school or organization for a week. Participants are encouraged to use their imaginations and to get creative with painting themes.

Once completed, photos of the blade creations can be submitted to [email protected]. They will be shared on the City's website and Facebook page for other residents to see. Please include the name of the school or organization, and a brief description of your creation.

You can view examples of some of the plows painted in 2023 here.