Cedar Rapids and Linn County are partnering to provide a combined $14 million in American Rescue Plan funds and on Wednesday will launch an online proposal process for eligible community organizations to apply for the funding.
Both rainfall and temperatures were above average for the week ending Oct. 24, state climatologist reports.
Incumbent Dale Todd faces a challenge from Tamara Marcus for the Cedar Rapids City Council District 3 seat on the Nov. 2 ballot. Here’s where they stand on key issues.
Federal officials are expected to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 by next month. What questions do you have about vaccines for children? Send them our way and we’ll work to answer them.
One of five candidates for the Democratic nomination to face Sen. Chuck Grassley in 2022, Franken believes it’s necessary for the nominee and a future senator to see beyond the rhetoric to find ways to capitalize on the available possibilities.
An Ankeny resident and Iowa State University student has become the first woman enlisted infantry soldier in the Iowa National Guard.
Darion Martin, 25, allegedly assaulted two women, according to court documents.
“Haven’t we had enough time to figure out how to manage discourse without enabling violence?” one employee wrote on an internal message board at the height of the Jan. 6 turmoil. “We’ve been fueling this fire for a long time and we shouldn’t be surprised it’s now out of control.”
Nathan Goad, 37, is accused of stealing items worth more than $10,000 and selling them at a pawn shop.
Beef, chicken, breakfast pizza and waffles, bread, fruit and vegetables and paper products are just a few items Iowa school districts are struggling to get to provide varied, quality meals to students.
Trick-or-treat for animals in the morning, pumpkin plunge and paddle in the afternoon
Children of all ages are invited to show off their Halloween costumes two days early and collect candy and treats. Each look will be announced as kids walk across the stage, and families can show off a group costume if their look includes more than one person.
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