Trees Forever has planted 30 trees along Grande Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids to raise epilepsy awareness in honor of Joe Drahos, who died last August of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. “People look at them now and think of Joe,” his mother said.
Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary
Members of Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday said they were surprised and disappointed by the last-minute legislative moratorium on new casinos in Iowa.
The Biden administration is set this week to finalize biofuel-blending mandates that largely track plans it already proposed in December, according to several people familiar with the matter.
Also, an anti-abortion group endorses state attorney general candidate Brenna Bird
The city of Cedar Rapids will host Resident Appreciation Day at the downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, with a T-shirt giveaway while supplies last and other activities.
The administration announced the action as President Joe Biden considers broader student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans. As a candidate, Biden said he supports forgiving $10,000 in student loans for all borrowers. He later indicated that such action should come through Congress, but the White House has said he is considering whether to pursue it through executive action.
The projects announced today will increase supply chain resilience and fluidity, support short-line railroads, invest in new technology and safety advancements, and benefit rail industry workforce development and training activities – helping to create jobs and increase economic growth, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said in announcing the grant to Iowa Northern Railway Company, which serves agricultural-related shippers in Eastern Iowa.
The “ambitious” $3.5 million direct assistance program funded by American Rescue Plan Act dollars had almost 2,600 Johnson County residents apply. Next steps include giving applicants time to fix errors and developing a timeline for $1,400 checks to be sent out to those who are selected.
Tony Currin and Elinor Levin, candidates for Iowa House District 89, face each other in the June 7 Democratic primary.
Also, a group that backs STEM candidates endorses Mike Franken in Iowa’s U.S. Sente campaign
Three GOP candidates are on the primary ballot for the Iowa Senate in District 42, Linn and Johnson County. There is no incumbent senator in the district due to redistricting in 2021. The winner of the primary election on June 7 will run in November against Democrat Jessica Wiskus, the only Democrat who is running in the district.
Over the past 12 months, Iowa net tax revenue has increased $750.3 million or 7.6 percent. That comes despite low levels of economic activity that occurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tax collections were helped by a recent surge in consumer spending due in part to pent-up demand and federal stimulus payments.
Also, Liz Mathis and Abby Finkenauer add endorsements
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