Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Former Democratic state lawmaker and Veterans National Recovery Center president Bob Krause of Burlington on Tuesday launched his run for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat.
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board and Iowa Public Information Board are in the process of hiring new executive directors.
Summer in the Square, a new community program, will offer weekly programming at downtown Cedar Rapids’ Greene Square. The schedule includes a mostly free mix of concerts, fitness classes, hands-on kids activities and more.
Farmers use herbicides like Roundup to kill weeds, preventing them from destroying crops. But in recent years, Bayer, which now manufactures Roundup, has faced lawsuits claiming that the pesticide, particularly its main ingredient, glyphosate, causes personal injuries, including cancer.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, will hold back-to-back in-person town halls Wednesday in Elkader and Decorah.
A policy provision inserted into a budget bill in the final minutes of the legislative session would allow the state to request reimbursement from local 911 service boards for “reasonable costs.” First responders warn the bill could have unintended consequences.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, I-380 ramps in Cedar Rapids will be closed overnight this week for work.
City staff say the proposal would address ongoing maintenance concerns and increase driver comprehension.
Thousands took to the streets in 2020 to push for racial justice and equity, but area activists say the work didn’t stop there.
Signed in 1965, the Iowa Civil Rights Act provides legal protection from discrimination against protected classes regarding housing, employment, education, public services and accommodations, banking and more. As the act turns 60, some who were involved in its formation and continuation reflect on where it is today and worry about where it will stand in the future.
Gov. Reynolds said she plans to have discussions with Iowa lawmakers and her DOGE government efficiency task force about how best to reduce property taxes. The push comes after this year’s session ended without a bill to address property taxes.
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