A missing 38-year-old Cedar Rapids man was found dead in or near the edge of the Cedar River on Wednesday night, police said. His family reported him missing on Saturday. Police said his death is under investigation but isn’t considered suspicious.
A federal judge has granted Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of parts of Iowa’s new pharmacy benefit manager reform law.
Bat Week is all about promoting the year-round benefits that the flying mammals provide to the ecosystem.
The Iowa Board of Nursing has issued an emergency order suspending the license of registered nurse Kenneth Wayne Clark of Ankeny.
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday announced plans to deploy the Iowa National Guard, match $1 million in food bank donations and recruit volunteers to help feed families if federal SNAP benefits stop Nov. 1 amid the federal government shutdown.
“This is a very good thing. I’m very grateful,” said Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt, who is a director with the United Soybean Board. "I don’t want to sound like a ungrateful farmer, but it doesn’t cure everything in the short term.”
Brooklyn Frantz, Olivia Mikell advance to state finals
Iowans shopping for 2026 Affordable Care Act plans are being urged to act early and seek expert help, with federal subsidies set to expire and insurers filing double-digit rate hikes that could make coverage far less affordable.
‘I will not apologize for taking sick, neglected animals to get medical care,’ California woman says
In line with legislation requiring Iowa’s public universities to start offering shorter paths to a degree — launching students into the workforce more quickly — the University of Northern Iowa this month debuted a new elementary education “degree in 3.”
Johnson County is continuing to explore ways to address affordable housing needs with a new proposal that would use $2 million of reserve funds to provide loans for affordable housing projects.
The College Community elementary school is 1 of 4 to earn the recognition in the former federal program now operated by the state.
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