A Marion man was arrested Saturday morning after police say he stabbed another man in the shoulder.
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A Marion man was arrested Saturday morning after police say he stabbed another man in the shoulder.
Iowa law imposes stringent restrictions on the acceptance of gifts by public officials, employees and candidates. The goal is to protect the public trust and prevent conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety. But what does the law say? And how often is it broken?
Wood thrush is considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Iowa and in 25 other states because the population has declined across North America by more than 50 percent in the past 50 years.
A group of Johnson County agencies is coming together to host a Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution event Wednesday, July 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Iowa City. Eligible families can receive $40 worth of groceries for each child age 4-18.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is seeking “community champions” to connect with potential residents as part of its Collaborative Growth Initiative.
An investigation revealed a history of domestic abuse by an Iowa City man charged earlier this year with fatally assaulting the mother of his toddler.
New superintendent hopes to find ways to maintain the growing district’s ‘small-town’ feel
A new Gallup poll out Wednesday circling back to the question of Americans’ confidence in higher education shows a measurable rebound over the last 12 months — with the percent who reported “quite a lot” or a “great deal” of confidence swelling to 42 percent from last year’s 36 percent, the lowest on Gallup record.
Following the deadly July Fourth flash flooding in central Texas, The Gazette spoke with Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Wilson about emergency communications and how people can prepare themselves for natural disasters.
Iowa outpaces all other states with the highest number of bridges classified as being in poor condition, but the Iowa Department of Transportation’s work over the past 15 years to decrease the number of poor-rated bridges has led to big improvements for state-owned bridges.
Pig farmer Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the initiative, upending her plans.
Another pair of Iowa private universities is expecting to merge in the coming years, with Morningside University announcing its intent to acquire St. Luke’s College-UnityPoint Health, both in Sioux City.
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