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Northwest Junior High evacuated because of bomb threat

Grace King K-12 Education Mar. 23, 2023 7:12 pm3d ago

Iowa City schools working closely with Coralville police and first responders

Drug informant suing over brutal assault last year by inmates in Linn County Jail

Trish Mehaffey Crime and Courts Mar. 23, 2023 11:37 am3d ago

An Oelwein drug informant who was beaten by two Linn County Jail inmates last year is suing the Linn sheriff and others. His civil trial is set for August 2024.

More Iowa high schoolers taking college courses

Vanessa Miller

Higher Ed Mar. 23, 2023 7:48 am3d ago

Iowa’s jointly-enrolled high schoolers last year earned a total 1,804 degrees, diplomas, or certificates alongside their high school diplomas – marking a 61 percent jump in a single year from 2021, according to the new report.

Cedar Rapids man pleads to lesser charges in Taboo shooting last year

Trish Mehaffey

Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2023 6:38 pm4d ago

A Cedar Rapids man pleaded to lesser charges for fatally shooting his girlfriend and another man last April in the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. He faced up to 100 years on murder charges if convicted, but now only faces up to 30 years in prison.

Cedar Rapids man accused of sexually exploiting student while teaching in DeWitt

Emily Andersen

Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2023 6:30 pm4d ago

A Cedar Rapids man who worked as a substitute in the Cedar Rapids Community School District was arrested Tuesday on charges that he groomed and sexually exploited a student while he was a teacher at Central DeWitt High School.

Iowa House limits eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government Mar. 22, 2023 6:41 pm4d ago

Bill now goes to Senate, where prospects are unclear

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Reynolds signs ‘bathroom bill’, ban on gender-affirming care for minors into law

Tom Barton

Government & Politics Mar. 23, 2023 8:34 am3d ago

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as well as transgender bathroom restrictions for schools.

Hands off that phone while driving; Iowa Senate passes hands-free driving bill

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government Mar. 22, 2023 5:53 pm4d ago

Also, Senate passes bill to change SNAP and Medicaid eligibility

Bill would change how supervisors are elected in Democratic-leaning counties

Tom Barton

Government & Politics Mar. 22, 2023 5:33 pm4d ago

Iowa Republicans have pushed forward a bill that would change how county supervisors are elected in Johnson, Story and Black Hawk counties.

Former patient sues Cedar Rapids doctor for sex exploitation, negligence

Trish Mehaffey

Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2023 4:37 pm4d ago

A Linn County woman is suing her former Cedar Rapids doctor for sex exploitation and negligence. According to court records, he regularly prescribed her medications for mental health issues for about two years.

Cedar Rapids police arrest two after burglary, theft of drones, vehicles

Emily Andersen

Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2023 2:33 pm4d ago

The investigation continues, and people with information are asked to contact police.

Two Iowa City nonprofits will receive ARPA dollars to expand services

Izabela Zaluska

Local Government Mar. 22, 2023 1:27 pm4d ago

The city launched the $3 million grant program at the end of last year with a focus on facility improvements to expand an organization's ability to serve the community in coming years.