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But there’s no ‘meaningful progress’ in math compared with past years.

While Iowa has fewer counties now than it did in its early days, it still has 99, and some people argue that’s too many.

Also, Cedar Rapids housing efforts honored at state conference

Instead, fast-growing city looking into renovating its current station

Cedar Rapids’ Hy-Vee on First Avenue NE closed more than two months ago. Nonprofits are filling the gap while the city looks to find a new permanent grocer.

Animal shelters around the country have been overwhelmed this year with more animals than they have the resources for, and Iowa shelters are no exception.

Samantha Shannon has been working as a mental health liaison with the Cedar Rapids Police Department for a little over three years, and she has yet to experience two days where the job feels the same.

Eastern Iowa schools are exploring policies around smartphone use in the classroom, citing the impact on students’ mental health and their education.