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After the disaffiliation was announced earlier this year, United Methodist churches in Iowa wanted to provide a space for those who wish to remain a part of the denomination.
Along with its role as a hobby for community members, a focal point of the Cedar Rapids community gardens has been providing access to diverse, culturally specific foods.
As of Tuesday, the sale of incandescent and halogen light bulbs is banned in the United States. The change, which was initiated 15 years ago, has been hotly debated. But some Eastern Iowa retailers said based on customer behavior, they don’t anticipate most people will miss the old bulbs.
An 80-plus-mile ride, coupled with 100-plus-degree heat indexes made for a tough day for the tens of thousands of bicyclists who rode from Tama-Toledo to Coralville on day six of RAGBRAI Friday.
Amid legislation targeting the information sector, public librarians speak on their growing role as a force in the political realm. From representative literature to creating inclusive environments, libraries are offering more to the community than books.
Melissa Peterson, the legislative and policy director of the Iowa State Education Association — which is the largest teachers union in Iowa — speaks on the impact these government decisions could have on the field of education in Iowa.
Over the past several years, the solar industry in Iowa has grown. With a plethora of misinformation surrounding the renewable energy source, solar experts outline the process, risks and rewards.
The Czech and Slovak Prudential Society is fundraising $25,000 for a new sign outside of its hall. So far, the organization has raised over $5,000 and is granting certain benefits for donors depending on how much money they give.
In the wake of supply chain and customer base issues spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, several meat farms in Iowa have shifted business models to find alternate path to sell their products.
The strike follows unionization efforts at the location and alleged removal of LGBTQ displays at certain Starbucks locations.
The Marion Water Department recently set a new record for the amount of water pumped in May, with nearly 111 million gallons. The last time May’s record for water use broke was in 2012, with over 108 million gallons of water.
Various amateur radio clubs collaborate to hold and national event from Saturday to Sunday where participants attempt to make as many contacts as possible via Ham Radio. Field Day has been taking place since 1933, minus a few years where radio silence was required during WWII.
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