Liam Halawith

Five people were injured in a boat explosion likely caused by a mechanical malfunction on Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County on Sunday, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The report by Common Good Iowa and the Annie E. Casey foundation found that Iowa’s childcare tuition rates rivaled in state tution at Iowa’s public universities and community colleges equaling more around 10 percent of an average married couples income for center-based care.

For the sixth year in a row Iowa Summer Jam is coming back to Cedar Rapids, with nine hours of Rock, R&B, Hip Hop and Pop artists from around Iowa and the Midwest this Friday.

Local leaders from the Black, religious, and historical communities helped create a permanent archive of 28 unmarked graves of black Iowans in Oak Hill Cemetery in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday.

Joe Reilly never set out to be a leader in the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa City, however, this year he led the city’s biggest pride celebration to date.

Customers will see an immediate interim increase of 5 percent, the maximum allowed under Iowa law, while the Iowa Utilities Board holds a series of public hearings in MidAmerican’s service areas.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed

Under the $14 million contract with Iowa Health and Human Services, Four Oaks will take over the foster care support for the western part of the state, that includes Sioux City and Council Bluffs, in addition to maintaining their support for the rest of the state.

The Linn County History Center announced it will receive the 2023 award of excellence for Leadership in History from the American Association for State and Local History this morning.

This year’s Tribute to Heroes Dinner on June 15 will honor Barb Westercamp, Richard Bice, Howard Purdy and Jessica Camacho.

Cedar Rapids residents can enjoy access to new and emerging workforce technology through the Maker Room at the Cedar Rapids Public Library this summer. After expanding their space and equipment at the downtown branch, the library is set to reopen the Maker Room Monday.

Iowa Democrats voted Saturday to approve the state’s delegate selection plan for the 2024 Democratic caucuses. The new plan would have Iowa Democrats declare their presidential preference by mail, and precinct caucuses would be held on the same night as Iowa Republicans caucus — eight days before any other state’s presidential primary.

Cedar Rapids Pride will hold its second annual pride parade on June 10, as part of a day filled with youth-focused activities. The parade is set to begin at 1 p.m. in the NewBo City Market area.

Nancy Bird, the former executive director of the Iowa City Downtown District, is set to lead the newly merged Iowa City Area Development and Business Partnership as they finalize their merger by July 1.

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham highlighted Iowa’s need for housing units and population growth during her speech at a luncheon hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids on Tuesday afternoon.