In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
Horizons is pursuing plans to renovate a portion of the nonprofit’s building into a $2.5 million senior center, fulfilling a need that has existed in Cedar Rapids since the 2008 flood destroyed the Witwer Center.
Also, a new disaster proclamation has been issued for counties impacted by July 29 storms
Local elected officials and community advocates stood next to a 20-foot inflatable IUD used as a symbol as part of a national campaign to protect the right to contraception amid a growing partisan clash over reproductive rights in the United States.
Also, Linn County gives final OK to new utility-scale wind project rules
Some lawmakers and environmental groups seek reconsideration of permit.
Local governments have funded affordable housing, mental health and business and nonprofit initiatives using the American Rescue Plan Act.
Beverage producers in Iowa have launched new cannabis-infused drinks after a federal judge last month refused to block enforcement of a new state law restricting the THC potency in consumable hemp products.
“Under President Trump we will secure the border. We will deport these dangerous illegals, and we will make America safe again. And that is a promise,” U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for reelection, said to applause.
The positions were created by the new, Republican-approved Iowa law that overhauled the operations and funding of the state’s nine Area Education Agencies
Plus, Sen. Grassley investigating Trump assassination attempt
An early proposal separated the counties; local advocates expressed hope they could remain together to capitalize on access centers and existing partnerships
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