Government & Politics

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear offered a message of unity Saturday to Iowa Democrats who say they’re fired up by a groundswell of enthusiasm across the party with a change at the top of ticket.

Iowa Workforce Development granted waivers to two Iowa employers to train 16- and 17-year-olds to perform hazardous work, despite federal restrictions and safety concerns, including risk of amputation.

Ruling: State rules cleared up vagueness in new law

The department previously disbanded because of “lack of support” and other concerns with members of the City Council.

Also, Iowa earns $456 million on investments

J’nae Peterman started this summer as the homeless systems manager, a new three-year position jointly funded by Cedar Rapids and Linn County where she will streamline local resources to support the growing unhoused population.

Iowa lawmakers may consider a moratorium halting new casinos at the start of the legislative session in 2025, potentially thwarting Cedar Rapids’ third bid for a gambling facility in the weeks before state regulators are slated to vote on awarding license.

The city of Cedar Rapids is planning for $10 million in improvements to streets connecting to where the Iowa DOT will reconstruct the Wright Brothers Boulevard and I-380 interchange.