Gun deaths are surging in Iowa as a law is set to go into effect Thursday that will allow people to more easily buy handguns and carry them in public without training or a permit.
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Gun deaths are surging in Iowa as a law is set to go into effect Thursday that will allow people to more easily buy handguns and carry them in public without training or a permit.
Cedar Rapids officials believe the short extension of Ellis to Sixth Street NW could have a transformative impact by easing traffic flow and improving access to the Northwest Neighborhood.
On May 27, the Iowa City Downtown Historic District officially was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
A 34-year-old Cedar Rapids man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly led officers on a high-speed chase through Cedar Rapids and into Johnson County.
Iowa City police said Dayvel Faulkner, 18, of Iowa City, was one of three people who committed a robbery at a residence back in April.
As part of its reopening plan, he Iowa City Public Library on Thursday will expand library hours, remove the time limits for browsing, extend time limits for computer access, and lift building and Bookmobile capacity restrictions.
On July 6, the Iowa Masonic Library will open a new exhibit that will feature the York Rite of Freemasonry.
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The key to taller corn — and better yields — is planting early and controlling weeds, most farmers say.
Iowa City installed a new playground, shelter, and bike repair station at the park in Iowa City’s South District.
Sunday marked one month since 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson disappeared from a mobile home park, and authorities have remained silent for more than two weeks, releasing no new information regarding the investigation. A benefit concert is planned for Tuesday night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds at 425 East Street S in Grinnell.
Farmers reported many crops benefited from much-needed rain but more moisture is needed, especially in the northern two-thirds of the state. At the same time, other parts of the state got too much rain.
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