The rule advances President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice by delivering critical health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene and other dangerous chemicals, officials said.
City awards 15-year, 100% tax abatement to Lucky Pete LLC
Also: New Iowa bipartisan law allows public money for religious charities
Rules meant to carry out a blocked Iowa law banning abortions early in pregnancy will move forward, while later this week the Iowa Supreme Court will consider a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the state ban.
A state lawmaker says it may be time to consider repealing the state law that places a 5-cent deposit on most plastic and aluminum beer and soda containers
A New York artist is seeking a temporary injunction to block the planned demolition of a 30-year-old outdoor art installation in Des Moines.
Also, Marion event to address companion, service animals
Veo, the Chicago vendor that owns and operates Cedar Rapids’ bike and scooter rental program, has worked with the city
Cities and nonprofits around Iowa have invested in repairs to a substantial number of homes in older core neighborhoods. As a result, they’re seeing neighbors fix their own properties or band together to spearhead more improvements like creating a park. Could more state funding help?
School, community still recovering from January school shooting
After lobbying for years, Cedar Rapids has secured $56.4 million in federal funding to replace the Eighth Avenue Bridge — a key segment of the city’s permanent flood control system that has long been awaiting funding.
Also, Iowa attorney general celebrates stay of climate rule
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