Iowa Democrats voted on Saturday to hold their 2024 caucuses on Jan. 5, the same day as Republicans. Under the party’s proposal, the caucuses would only be a party organizing meeting, while the presidential preference count that has historically put the caucuses in the national spotlight will be held via a mail-in process at a different time.
As a first step to repurposing the closed golf course at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, the city has opened 10-court pickleball complex in the park, 2901 Fruitland Blvd. SW.
The Iowa Public Information Board says it is considering to propose a change to state law to accommodate local governments that say they field open records requests that are “abusive and harassing.” Government transparency advocates warn the proposal would “seriously erode” the state’s open records law.
In court filings, prosecutors alleged Justin Mezera “amassed a collection of child pornography that included more than 15,000 images and more than 800 videos of child pornography.”
At least one Republican presidential candidate has suggested the FBI should be eliminated; U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said anyone who takes that position “is stupid for saying it.”
Expected improvements will increase landfill diversion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand accessibility for composting
On the podcast this week, we discuss tailgating at the big game, caucus-style; the feds weigh in on Iowa’s new youth employment laws, and more news from the aftermath of a collapsed residential building in downtown Davenport.
Prices spiked in Iowa last week. An analyst says refinery disruptions are the real cause, and prices should start dropping soon.
Legislative committee deadlocks on complaint against Cedar Rapids Democrat
In an effort to expand equitable access to nature nationwide, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack came to Cedar Rapids Thursday to announce $6 million toward Cedar Rapids’ effort to reforest the city after the 2020 derecho. The city is among 385 recipients of $1.1 billion toward tree planting.
Also, Tim Scott launches new Iowa ads, economic plan
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing two people for allegedly peddling misleading "stem cell therapy treatments" door to door.
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