Government & Politics

Starting in December, tenants will begin moving into a new affordable housing development in southeast Cedar Rapids that will add 44 rental units to the city’s core. Five units are reserved for young people aging out of the foster care system.

With more interest in local politics comes more ‘creative’ campaign activity and more threats and harassment of campaign disclosure board staff.

Also, state auditor warns of increased check fraud

Private wells in Minnesota are facing nitrate contamination that must be addressed. Iowa is no stranger to these water quality issues

"All Americans have the right to free speech, including presidential candidates like President Donald Trump,” Bird said.

State officials advanced proposed rules seeking to clarify restrictions under a new state law that require the removal of any books or curriculum that describe sex acts or instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

State Sen. Molly Donahue, D-Cedar Rapids is launching a bid to challenge Republican incumbent Louie Zumbach for the District 3 Linn County supervisor seat in 2024. Looking to leave the Republican trifecta of state government behind, she said, “I can do a lot more for my community” in the local seat.

The Iowa Board of Medicine is set to meet Friday to consider proposed rules that include specific guidance on how medical providers are to implement the exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities and medical emergencies contained in a new law that would prohibit the vast majority of abortions in the state.