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A heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening in Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Here is what to watch out for, and places to cool off, in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area.

Having moved around her whole life, Shay Church-Roberts said she’s excited to start a new chapter of her life in a new place. The Liberty High senior will go to Fort Jackson for basic combat training as part of the U.S. Army Reserve. She will then start school next spring at Alabama State University.

Meals were made free for all students during the pandemic. Since all meals became free, schools have seen an increase in the number of students taking school meals, which includes fruits and vegetables, milk and whole grains.

Bermel, a real estate agent, will serve the term on North Liberty City Council through the end of 2023.

North Liberty voters will elect a new council member on March 15 during a special election. The three candidates running are Robert Strickland, Samantha Gulick and Ashley Bermel.

Mario Minnaert, 31, of North Liberty, will run the 4x4x48 Goggins Challenge, in which the goal is to run four miles every four hours for 48 hours. Created by retired U.S. Navy seal, ultramarathoner, public speaker and author David Goggins, the challenge unites people around the world running the same distance, often at the exact same time.

Mario Minnaert will run 48 miles this weekend as a fundraiser to support mental health awareness and NAMI Linn County, and is inviting others to donate toward his cause.

Masks will no longer be required inside Iowa City facilities as of Tuesday but still will be available to visitors, the city announced Monday. North Liberty and Coralville have also ended their mask mandates.

For many Black restaurant owners, Black history isn’t just something celebrated during the shortest month of the year — it’s a lived experience practiced by hand every single day.

Mayor Chris Hoffman began his first term as mayor earlier this year but he’s not a stranger to local government. Hoffman was on the North Liberty City Council for 14 years before being elected mayor.

Thursday’s edition of the North Liberty Leader was the weekly paper’s last. Low subscriber count and insufficient advertising support are among the factors that led to Woodward Communications decision to stop publishing.

The estimated project cost is now $10.7 million due to material and labor cost increases, but the city is looking to cut that down to $9.9 million “without jeopardizing the integrity of the project.”

The North Liberty City Council voted at its last meeting to fill a council vacancy by special election instead of appointment. The vacancy was created when Chris Hoffman took office as mayor and resigned from his council seat.

The North Liberty City Council at its Tuesday evening meeting unanimously approved a site plan for Field Day Brewing Company, another endeavor for restaurant owner Brian Flynn.

Last month, the city launched a yearlong effort — “Connected to Tomorrow” — to gather public input and build a vision for the city in 2040. Residents can get involved by taking a survey or participating in the first in-person opportunity on Wednesday, Jan. 19.