An influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
It’s now a Climate Resilience Hub, looking to do more
Regents give no indication that mask mandate policy will change
The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy has received a $1 million donation, officials announced this week. The Mercy Medical Center Foundation said the donation from John, Cindy and Bailey Bloomhall of Cedar Rapids and Naples, Fla., will fund two new staff positions at the center’s second location over the course of five years.
The Gazette wants to know what you would ask the candidates and to help answer other questions about the Nov. 2 elections.
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met.
Iowa’s delegates have investments, rental income, deferred compensation and other income besides the salaries they get for serving in public office. The Gazette decided to take a look at these reports, which are the first for freshmen Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Randy Feenstra, who all took office in January.
The event is from 4 to 7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony and speeches from 5:30 to 6 p.m., along with library tours, treats, and more.
Weekend festivities help Cedar Rapids museum celebrate the day 3 presidents helped dedicate the new National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in 1995.
A king and queen will not be crowned at Linn-Mar High School’s homecoming this year or in the future as the school pivots to a more inclusive way to recognize seniors.
Food insecurity increased during pandemic, putting a spotlight on underlying causes of hunger. Fortunately, Iowa food banks and other organizations have been able to fill the need.
The city’s only municipal mini golf course has earned $164,000 in revenue with 25,000 plays since its late spring opening, which one council member says “exceeds expectations.”
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