Ahead of public hearings, those commenting say congressional, legislative maps meet standards for population equality, keeping political subdivisions intact, contiguity and compactness.
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Ahead of public hearings, those commenting say congressional, legislative maps meet standards for population equality, keeping political subdivisions intact, contiguity and compactness.
The U.S. is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and blocking others from crossing the border from Mexico in a massive show of force that signals the beginning of what could be one of America’s swiftest, large-scale expulsions of migrants or refugees in decades.
“The monthslong surge in illegal crossings has instigated an international humanitarian crisis, spurred a spike in international criminal activity, and opened the floodgates to human traffickers and drug smugglers endangering public health and safety in our states,” the governors wrote.
Volunteers are needed to help Jackson County Conservation staff help remove invasive and woody species from Ozark Wildlife Area’s remnant prairies.
Police said 18-year-old Timothy D. Christmas fired at least seven shots at a vehicle that was occupied by three people. The criminal complaint does not specify whether anyone was injured.
The state Department of Natural Resources said Iris Merfeld, 36, of Zwingle, died early Saturday after falling from an overlook known as Pulpit Rock.
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
The semi-trailer truck on eastbound Highway 30 left the roadway, entered the median and struck the guardrail and bridge column, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Orchestra Iowa returns in all its glory, with Broadway and local stars under the stars for Saturday’s night’s Brucemorchestra extravaganza on the front lawn at Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids.
A 21-year-old Marine from Eddyville was among those killed in 1943 attack on a Pacific atoll.
Ray Sorensen finished his Linn County Freedom Rock over the weekend
COVID-19 exacerbated slashed budgets and low staffing that challenged Iowa’s public health workforce, but the high stakes they faced throughout the pandemic response has left many workers burned out. Experts are worried the workforce shortage could worsen as a result.
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