Of the 38 agricultural violators identified this year, only one has been fined for its violations, in a “sweetheart deal” according to lawyers involved in a case against the facility.
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Of the 38 agricultural violators identified this year, only one has been fined for its violations, in a “sweetheart deal” according to lawyers involved in a case against the facility.
Lutheran Services in Iowa turned a funding freeze into a success story — but refugee resettlement leaders warn thousands of Afghan allies remain stuck in limbo without congressional action.
Katie Freeman will be the next member of the Coralville City Council after winning election earlier this month. The Gazette sat down with Freeman to discuss the election and what lies ahead for the city.
Marissa Moore, a language arts teacher at Clear Creek Amana High School, inspires career pathways, builds confidence and shows “genuine care” for her students. She says high school students today get a bad reputation, but they are what she loves about her job.
In March 2024, a report revealed that more than half of Latino immigrants were chronically homeless in Johnson County. Since then, living conditions and affordability have deteriorated further for Latino immigrants as families’ providers are arrested.
Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services program is being restructured under Iowa Workforce Development — a move state leaders say improves efficiency, but staff warn could weaken services for Iowans with disabilities. Some educators, meanwhile, say the changes are helping students find jobs faster and gain real-world experience.
Other projects include facility upgrades in Lee County and surgical tech improvements in Winneshiek County
The heartbroken father of Melody Hoffman, who was murdered in February 2024, told her killer, 19-year-old Dakota Van Patten, that he doesn’t deserve to be called human. He is a “monster,” who will be forgotten.
Iowa hemp retailers are raising concerns after federal lawmakers passed legislation banning hemp products this week while reopening the government.
A Tama man was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography over several years. He must also pay over $15,000 in restitution to victims.
A third lawsuit has been filed against Iowa’s insurance commissioner over the legality of a new state law regulating pharmacy benefit managers.
The Gazette’s annual Festival of Trees will return Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the former Younkers space at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids. It will feature live performers, cookie decorating, holiday vendors, visits with Santa, and dozens of trees.
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