In an effort to provide a more in-depth look at where the runoff candidates stand, reporters Rick Smith and Melissa Roadman sat down the with the four candidates and asked them the same series of questions. Below are their responses, organized by category, including excerpts from their interviews.

Click on the play button to hear the full audio. A transcript is available by clicking on the topic listed to the left of the answers. Clicking on the candidates' pictures will bring up biographical information. Shockwave must be enabled to hear audio.

For previous coverage on the candidates, see our Cedar Rapids Candidate Quilt