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Iowa’s top prosecutor is adding a new feature in the hopes of flushing out suspects and bringing useful tips to dormant investigations.

Volunteers who respond to disasters and aid nonprofits through the federal AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps were informed Tuesday they have been let go from service, effective immediately. One of the corps’ regional campuses, located in Vinton, was closed Tuesday.

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa House committee moves ahead breaks on sales tax

The rezoning requires “yes” votes from six of the seven Iowa City Council members after residents who live near the proposed north side development submitted a petition.

Nathan Sage, executive director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, is the first Democratic challenger to formally launch a campaign to run for the seat in what is expected to be a competitive Democratic primary.

AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic circumstances beyond your control,” according to an email obtained by the Associated Press.

The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow.

The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night in southeast Cedar Rapids, according to a news release.