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Muscatine County has a big jail. With an official capacity of 254 inmates, it’s bigger than jails in Johnson and …
This month, two large meat-processing plants in Iowa closed their doors after large-scale outbreaks of COVID-19 at their facilities. Last …
The number of tenured and tenure-track faculty at the state’s universities has declined over the past decade, according to a …
During her news conferences, Gov. Reynolds has been asked almost daily about why Iowa is one of five states that …
The director of Iowa’s Public Information Board is advising Iowa public officials to scrap Snapchat. We think that’s good advice, …
Since the beginning of the pandemic, The Gazette, like many newsrooms across the state, has been inundated with reports from …
To slow the spread of coronavirus, most states now have shelter at home orders, requiring residents to stay home except …
The coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing shutdown will significantly impact every Iowan. Plans must be put in place to ensure …
As with so many public facilities, the COVID-19 pandemic has closed the Marion Public Library to the public. But Library …
Iowa is heading into an election season during a pandemic, and state officials are adamant that the June 2 primary …
One of the most effective tools in stopping the spread of the global pandemic is the ability to report accurate …
Eastern Iowa has risen to meet great challenges before. The point of reference for longtime community members is the 2008 …
During the floods of 2008, Iowans pulled together by showing up to help sandbag, clean up and provide housing to …
Republicans who control the Iowa House and Senate agreed this month to a 2.3 percent increase in funding for K-12 …
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