A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced to federal prison for 140 years for sexual exploitation of children and distributing child porn.
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A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced to federal prison for 140 years for sexual exploitation of children and distributing child porn.
Attempts in previous years to add requirements for Iowans who receive public benefits like Medicaid and food assistance failed to pass both chambers in the Iowa Legislature. A renewed effort is under way this year, with a new approach: Instead of pushing for just one or two big bills addressing public assistance programs, statehouse Republicans have broken the myriad proposals into a slew of bills running separately.
Iowa House Republican bills aim to tackle staffing, bed shortages
In a Monday letter to “Hawkeye parents,” University of Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz reframed and rephrased his recent decision to “dissolve” an alumni advisory committee created in 2020 following allegations his program fostered a culture of racism and bullying.
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ re-election campaign announced that it raised nearly $3.8 million in 2021 and finished the year with nearly $4.8 million its account. She faces re-election this year.
A grand jury declines to bring charges against a Tama County deputy who fatally shot a Chelsea man during a standoff last year. Authorities said the deputy fired his weapon after the man fired his handgun during the standoff.
The 30th annual Cedar Rapids Heart Ball will take place on Feb. 26 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. The American Heart Association event aims to raise dollars for the fight against heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids company specialized in printing rare, limited edition books after 1905 founding.
Back by popular demand, the State Historical Society of Iowa’s book club returns this year with a new lineup of entertaining and thought-provoking books and authors.
Last month, the city launched a yearlong effort — “Connected to Tomorrow” — to gather public input and build a vision for the city in 2040. Residents can get involved by taking a survey or participating in the first in-person opportunity on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Scouts BSA Troop 250 of Iowa City is collecting gently used scout uniforms and monetary donations for its Uniform Library, which allows scouts to take and use its contents as needed, much like the little free libraries.
Today, historically redlined neighborhoods are connected to a variety of poor health conditions, lower life expectancy, police brutality, less access to healthy food, retail depression and gentrification. About 30 percent of Black people in Iowa own their homes compared to 75 percent of white people.
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