A proposal to fix a state error in how property taxes are calculated -- which cities, counties and other local governments say will leave them in a lurch -- is headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk after House lawmakers passed the bill Wednesday.
Also, Gov. Reynolds says she will sign into law the caps on medical malpractice jury awards
Iowa law enforcement officials would be prohibited from enforcing federal gun laws and regulations, and state agencies could be fined up to $50,000 for violations
The state ended its five-week decline in hospitalization numbers this week, with a 10 percent increase in the number of people who are hospitalized with the disease.
The board decided the pay increases for fiscal year 2024, as well as how process can be improved for next year if no state law changes occur.
Representatives from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa, as well as people who have experience working in and receiving care from crisis pregnancy centers, said at a news conference Wednesday the proposed $1.5 million increase in funding to the 55 centers in the state would further erode reproductive health care.
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday after a fatal shooting in northwest Cedar Rapids.
Iowa lawmakers once again are moving forward a bill that would restrict the ability of cities to use traffic enforcement cameras along state interstates and highways.
The city council identified the site for the second fire station and gave unanimous approval on proceeding with land acquisition. Also, the council updated details on a new city park on the northwest side.
Day 4 of testimony in Stanley Donahue trial. He is accused of robbing a Casey’s store in Coggon and shooting a deputy who responded to the store.
At 9:06 p.m., officers were dispatched for a report of shots fired in 1400 block of Washington Avenue SE, which is also the southern boundary of Huston Park.
The winter’s fluctuating temperatures continue wear and tear of Cedar Rapids roads.
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