Learn about the different types of infrastructure built into the massive network and how the city is working with the community to build a system that will fortify Cedar Rapids against future flooding.
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Learn about the different types of infrastructure built into the massive network and how the city is working with the community to build a system that will fortify Cedar Rapids against future flooding.
The cities of Iowa City and Coralville, along with the University of Iowa, worked on various flood control projects to protect the communities from future disasters while also embracing the Iowa River. Here’s how they did it.
Cedar Rapids, part of three watershed management authorities, gives tens of thousands of dollars annually toward flood mitigation efforts.
An estimated 6 million Americans will be getting a check this year
The law, which was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, bars books that depict or describe sexual acts. Schools are also required to have a policy that allows someone to request removal of any classroom materials, and they must put their library catalog online and allow parents to review certain instructional materials.
LGBTQ youth and allies filled the NewBo City Market area for the ceremony, where students strutted and danced down the stage to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”
More than 50 educators, students, parents, community members and Democratic lawmakers gathered at College Green Park in Iowa City Saturday to for "Youth & Truth Day of Action.“
Photos from Cedar Rapids 2023 Pride Parade celebration
This year’s Tribute to Heroes Dinner on June 15 will honor Barb Westercamp, Richard Bice, Howard Purdy and Jessica Camacho.
As of Friday, hundreds more Iowans than anticipated have applied for a new state-funded private school financial assistance program, potentially costing the state $11.2 million more than lawmakers had budgeted.
Trump’s supporters will be unmoved, and persuadable Iowa Republicans probably are already looking for another candidate, they say
Republican shies away from social issues, citing state overreach
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