The crash was reported Thursday night in rural Linn County, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
The crash was reported Thursday night in rural Linn County, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office
This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: it's primary season. Plus what lawmakers are saying about guns.
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department’s Rollin’ Recmobile will begin its summer schedule on Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. This year, two Rollin’ Recmobile vans will bring recreation equipment, games, and staff to lead activities at parks, expanding opportunities for kids. There is no cost to participate.
Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary
Joshua Dabusu hopes to make policing more accessible to immigrants and refugees in Iowa City in his new role as the community outreach assistant.
Marion theater also temporarily closed after being hit by the 2020 derecho. “Businesses has been off, but it's picking up. The new seats and renovations that I've done certainly didn't hurt at all, and people love the new seats.”
Andrew Dunn, Christy Wolfe and Adam Zabner are running for the seat currently held by Rep. Christina Bohannan, who is running for Congress. The three Iowa City Democrats share their priorities and why they’re running.
Winner will face Paul Pate in general election
Gov. Kim Reynolds has endorsed Heather Hora, of Washington, for the Iowa House District 92 seat. Her opponent in the June 7 primary — Jaron Rosien, mayor of Washington — said the endorsement represents “a pair of golden handcuffs” that won’t benefit the district’s constituents.
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.
Effective June 1, the Cedar Rapids office of the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition has closed its doors due to a major funding loss. The organization’s leadership will continue to offer deliveries and mobile services to clients.
Johnathan Lee Whitlatch, 33, of Boone, pulled up in a pickup truck next to 22-year-old Eden Montang, 21-year-old Vivian Flores and another woman just before 7 p.m. Thursday outside Cornerstone Church on the outskirts of Ames and began shooting with a 9 mm handgun. Both victims were Iowa State students, authorities say.
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