An in-depth analysis of pandemic response commissioned by Linn County Public Health identified the communication gap between state officials and local public health departments as a hindrance to agencies’ COVID-19 response.
The state’s share of the health and human services budget would be $53.6 million more than current spending, a 2.6 percent increase, according to Legislative Services Agency. It’s also $39.5 million more than Gov. Kim Reynolds recommended.
Four of five University of Iowa undergraduates feel they belong on campus, but percentages drop among minority students — with a quarter of multiracial, Asian, and underrepresented undergrads, and 40 percent of transgender or gender-nonconforming students, saying they don’t feel a sense of belonging
The second of two Fairfield teens charged with killing their Spanish teacher has filed an appeal, asking the Iowa Supreme Court to overturn a district judge’s rulings. The judge has suspended the case pending the appeal resolution.
A woman being held at the Linn County Correctional Center died Thursday morning from an unknown medical emergency.
Scott Lyon will start as the Iowa City fire chief on April 4. He shares his thoughts about the job and the role of a fire department.
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces the return of the annual Tribute to Heroes Dinner, returning to The Hotel at Kirkwood on June 17. A big part of this dinner/fundraiser is honoring those in our community who have made a difference. Nominations for 2022 Heroes are being accepted through April 1.
The bill “ensures that we have added protections for Iowans who need it,” Hite said. It was amended by the House, so it will return to the Senate, which previously approved it 47-0, before going to the governor.
Iowa state park rangers who had been told they had to move out of state-owned housing by Nov. 30, would get an eviction extension to at least 2024 under a budget approved Wednesday by the Iowa House.
A Cedar Rapids police officer was struck in the hand by a projectile fired from a BB or pellet gun Wednesday morning while making an arrest, authorities said.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was a member of the national advisory council to the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library located in Cedar Rapids. Born in Czechoslovakia, Albright was very proud of her heritage.
Also, Gov. Reynolds signs into law two bills relating to Israel
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