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‘Special event’ could be Reynolds’ re-election announcement

Erin Murphy Campaigns & Elections Mar. 6, 2022 9:27 am1285d ago

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ campaign arm is planning a “special event” Wednesday that could be the official announcement of her re-election campaign.

C.R. commits to grinding tree stumps left in derecho’s wake

Marissa Payne Local Government Mar. 4, 2022 5:35 pm1287d ago

Cedar Rapids crews will grind stumps left behind from trees removed after the derecho at a lower cost than contracting with a private company.

Lawmakers consider help for Iowans who sought solar tax credits

James Q. Lynch

State Government Mar. 4, 2022 6:00 am1288d ago

Solar energy installations proved so popular that the $5 million Iowa lawmakers appropriated for the tax credits ran out. So rather than get their tax credit, nearly 3,000 homeowners were put on a waitlist. They’re still waiting.

Iowa State Patrol planning to get body cameras

Erin Jordan

State Government Mar. 4, 2022 6:00 am1288d ago

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is asking the Iowa Legislature for $385,000 to take the “final steps” in outfitting all Iowa State Patrol troopers with body cameras.

Linn County Conservation to take students on Colorado wilderness trek

Gage Miskimen

Community Mar. 3, 2022 4:22 pm1288d ago

Application portal is open for interested local students; informational meeting next week

Iowa House panel withdraws subpoenas

James Q. Lynch

State Government Mar. 3, 2022 7:32 pm1288d ago

The Judiciary Committee voted to to withdraw the subpoenas issued in its investigation of a district court judge who allegedly committed an impeachable offense during the selection of candidates for the governor to choose from in making a judicial appointment.

Gov. Reynolds signs ban on transgender girls in girls sports

Erin Murphy State Government Mar. 4, 2022 9:23 am1287d ago

Transgender girls and women are no longer allowed to participate in girls’ and women’s sports in Iowa under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Grassley to keep ‘open mind’ on Supreme Court nominee

Sarah Watson - Quad-City Times Government & Politics Mar. 3, 2022 12:28 pm1288d ago

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said he will keep an open mind on President Joe Biden’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Johnson County lifts face covering requirement in county buildings

Izabela Zaluska

Local Government Mar. 3, 2022 10:37 am1288d ago

The CDC now lists Johnson County as having “medium” community transmission, but the Board of Supervisors also discussed the need to be flexible if there is another surge in cases.

Iowa gaming commission gives go-ahead for Linn casino license applications

Marissa Payne

Local Government Mar. 3, 2022 4:57 pm1288d ago

The panel that regulates Iowa gaming facilities will take applications from those seeking a license to operate a gaming facility in Linn County, potentially opening the door to a casino in Cedar Rapids

Newest district judge looking forward to routine, one less job

Trish Mehaffey

Crime & Courts Mar. 3, 2022 9:47 am1288d ago

6th Judicial District Judge David Cox, who has juggled two jobs and leadership roles, looks forward to focusing on one job and serving his community.

Fact Checker: Reynolds scores mixed grades in GOP response

Gazette Fact Checker team

National Politics Mar. 5, 2022 3:18 pm1286d ago

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, selected by the GOP to deliver the Republican Party’s response to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union Tuesday, scored a mix of A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s.