Government & Politics

“I think one of the problems is social media can be helpful but it's no substitute for what regular journalists do,” he said, adding that it concerns him that some people use social media to circumvent the news media,“ the Cedar Rapids Democrat said.

Overall, infections at nursing homes in Iowa dropped 9 percent over two weeks.

On Sept. 27, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley stated a number of individuals making less than $400,000 a year could see tax increases under the Build Back Better Act. Is he correct?

Her grandmother, Jean Oxley, was the first woman to be elected to the board and was the board’s longest-serving member

Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, Iowa residents in the 319 and 515 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make phone calls.

Geralyn Jones, Kara Larson, Cara Lausen, Matt Rollinger, Melissa Walker and Rachel Wall are running for three at-large seats on the Linn-Mar Community School District Board.

Buch recently started as the city’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion manager and will help guide long-term systemic change of the organization with the support of the city team

Project Better Together 2030 is in the beginning stages of its long-term plan to make the county better for all. The work will continue through next year, with community outreach, focus groups and surveys to ensure all voices are heard.