The Gazette did a Q&A with prison officials after a seven-month security review by an outside consultant. The public got to see a four-page summary of the 134-page report.
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The Gazette did a Q&A with prison officials after a seven-month security review by an outside consultant. The public got to see a four-page summary of the 134-page report.
As president of a national attorneys general group, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller wants "a better and quicker early warning system for consumers on the basic fundamental frauds,” such as Social Security and IRS fraud and utility shutoffs.
Developers seeking commercial tenants, residential applications to open soon
Complaints to the Iowa Ombudsman about unemployment claims tripled in fiscal 2021, with a large share coming from Iowans awarded jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and then later told they had to repay the money.
Iowa City’s drinking water does not have detectable levels of two types of industrial chemicals believed to harm human health, according to November sampling by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Another type of ‘forever chemical’ was detected, but it’s not one the federal government has included in recent health advisory.
Linn County has allocated all its emergency rental assistance funding, though additional aid may come in the spring. Those seeking assistance must apply through the state’s program.
Cedar Rapids property owners have a reduced time frame to clear their sidewalks after a snow or ice event. Snow must be cleared within 24 hours, down from 48 hours under previous guidelines.
The bill — which provides a 2.7 percent increase in military basic pay — also includes changes to how the military prosecutes certain crimes like sexual assault, although members of Iowa’s GOP delegation says it does not go far enough.
Similar ideas have been floated in Wyoming, Wisconsin and Missouri for fighting Biden’s administration mandates.
The Atkins City Council voted last week to censure a council member who opposed hiring a city administrator for $92,000, but another council member says those things are not related.
With Cedar Rapids’ ReLeaf effort and other communities replanting strategies, even more will be planted in 2022 and beyond.
Mayor-elect Meghann Foster said the city of Coralville is at a critical point -- and she ran for the seat to be part of shaping the city’s long-term vision. Foster discussed her priorities for her first term and what she’s proud of from her time on council.
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