Articles Tagged: Hiawatha

A man sustained critical injuries Wednesday after being shot during an exchange of gunfire with officers from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

An Iowa Medicaid billing change the state says is required by federal law is drawing sharp criticism from pediatric therapy providers and families, who say it effectively cuts reimbursement by up to two-thirds. Clinics warn the shift could force shorter therapy sessions, reduce access for Medicaid patients and hit rural families hardest. Parents fear children could lose crucial early intervention during the years when it matters most.

Where to ring in 2026 across Eastern Iowa

Cedar Rapids Prep charter school intends to expand to a second location with plans to purchase the former GoDaddy building in Hiawatha for its middle school.

Animal Eye Consultants of Iowa, in Hiawatha, is suing Sentinel Insurance Co. in U.S. District Court, alleging breach of contract and bad faith.

The library in Hiawatha provides space and supplies for seniors to get creative each month.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids school board approved a calendar for the 2026-27 academic year

Prestige is a biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Each section includes stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older adults that cover a range of issues.

For Cedar Rapids couple Kent and Polly Mattison, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & Eastern Iowa has been a win-win situation, keeping them young and active while getting to help young people achieve their dreams.

Service providers say delays in food assistance only highlighted larger issues of food access in Iowa and across the country.

Jane Drapeaux has worked at HACAP since 1999 and has been CEO since 2007. She’ll retired Dec. 31.

The Winter Gardening Fair offers an opportunity to learn from trusted experts and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, the event provides tools and inspiration to help you level up.

In addition to Naloxone, menstrual products and wound care kits, Linn County’s harm reduction vending machines now dispense gun locks.

Ring in the holiday season with festivals, holiday markets, light displays and other events.

Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, the Cedar Rapids City Council has given its OK for historic landmark designation of a former school site.