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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Matt Degner resigns by mutual consent from Iowa City school district

CORRECTION: The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. The Gazette initially misreported the vote. IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school board Tuesday approved the resignation of former district leader Matt Degner by mutual consent amid an ongoing financial crisis. The district will pay him more than $90,000 to leave the district, according to his contract. The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote, with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. In his resignation letter — obtained by The Gazette Wednesday through a public records request — Degner said he resigned voluntarily. “I am thankful for my time in the district, and I wish the district great success moving forward. I care deeply about this community and wish you all well,” Degner wrote. At his time of resignation, Degner was the district’s executive director of secondary schools, a position approved by the school board in May in a 4-2 vote, with board members Mitch Lingo and former board member Jayne Finch in opposition. Board member Lisa Williams was not present at the meeting. The board accepted his resignation as superintendent on June 2, a week after they approved hiring him

Iowa City, IA · 6h

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Culver’s Garden Center breaks ground on Marion event venue

MARION, Iowa — Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse broke ground Monday on The Secret Garden, an indoor event venue expected to open in summer 2027. The venue at 1682 Dubuque Road will accommodate up to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, workshops, art classes and community gatherings. Plans call for landscaping and gardens surrounding the space.

Marion, IA · 1d
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Iowa City school board member questions removal from financial oversight committee

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa City school board member is questioning why he is being removed from a key financial oversight role, even after the committee voted unanimously to keep him. School board member Mitch Lingo is pushing to remain on the district’s Financial Oversight Committee. New committee...

Iowa City, IA · 18h
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Peosta considers strict rules, street bans for e-bikes and motorized scooters

PEOSTA, Iowa (KCRG) - Parents in Peosta could soon face steep fines or lose their children’s electric bikes to a city impound lot under a proposed ordinance cracking down on e-bikes and motorized scooters. The Peosta City Council voted Tuesday evening to set a formal public hearing for Ordinance...

Peosta, IA · 19h
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Dubuque becomes the latest Iowa school district to downsize as it faces budget pressure

The Dubuque Community School District will close two middle schools and consolidate its high schools as it attempts to cut $17 million from its budget by 2030.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Three states, one bluff: Dubuque’s view beats anything else on the Mississippi

Dubuque climbs the limestone bluffs where Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin meet along the Mississippi River. Stand at one of the high points on a clear day and you can see into two other states without moving your feet. Iowa’s oldest city grew up around that river, and the water still...

Dubuque, IA · 19h

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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I-380 construction expected to end within 3 months

CEDAR RAPIDS — Motorists, rejoice: Construction on I-380 is nearing the end. The southbound lanes of Interstate 380 at the Highway 30 interchange no longer cross over the highway. Instead, drivers will continue straight onto the three widened lanes. This work is part of a larger project by the Iowa Department of Transportation to rebuild and widen north and southbound lanes of I-380. There still is more work to be done in the project’s north segment, which is the portion of I-380 between 120th Street and the Highway 30 interchange. The northbound stretch of the north segment isn’t in its final configuration yet, and some work on highway medians and the sides of the road remain, said John Lamping, an Iowa Department of Transportation resident construction engineer. The southbound rest stop is still closed as well, but Lamping said workers are hoping to reopen it in mid-December. The weather will determine when exactly construction in the north segment will be finished, but Lamping estimated it could happen in the next three months. The larger project’s south segment includes the stretch of I-380 north of Interstate 80 to north of Swan Lake Road. Work in the south segment is largely done,

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Loparex breaks ground, expand in Iowa City

Loparex, a global manufacturer of release liner, has officially broken ground on a coater expansion at its Iowa City facility. The project adds coater capability to the site and represents a significant investment in boosting plant reliability and supporting continuous, dependable operations for customers. The capacity investment increases the site’s...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Suspicious item cleared following investigation at Mercy Medical Center

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police were called Monday morning to investigate a suspicious item at Mercy Medical Center. A Mercy spokesperson tells KCRG that a bag was found unattended in Lundy Pavilion, the hospital’s entrance off of Eighth Avenue. CRPD’s bomb squad was called to investigate...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Family of UIHC patient paid $875K after brain infection

IOWA CITY — After a 61-year-old Wright County man who previously suffered a brain aneurysm died in June 2023 from an unrelated fungal infection, University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay his family $875,000 “to avoid the risks of future litigation and trial.” James Deimerly’s family sued the state for its oversight of UIHC in December 2024 — accusing Deimerly’s UI care team of negligence for failing to conduct a “fundus examination” of the patient’s eyes, diagnose and treat meningitis, and diagnose and treat intracranial pressure. “UIHC is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its doctors, nurses, assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, agents, and other health care professionals who may have provided care to Jim Deimerly,” according to allegations in the lawsuit, which state attorneys have denied. “The death of Jim Deimerly, along with the resulting harms and damages, would not have occurred but for the negligence of providers at UIHC.” More than three years ago on June 17, 2023, Deimerly came to UIHC complaining of seizure-like activity for a week, a severe headache, frequent hiccups and nausea, according to the family’s lawsuit. He was told to continue anti-seizure medication and given additional tests — such as a

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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ICCSD board to consider administrator resignation during Tuesday's meeting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Community School District’s school board is scheduled to consider an administrator’s resignation at its meeting Tuesday. The agenda lists a recommendation to approve the resignation “per mutual consent.” It does not identify the administrator or explain the circumstances.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Water main break impacting homes in Solon, city says

SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Solon said in a statement on Facebook a water main break is impacting homes on Tuesday. The water main break occurred on Sovers Street, impacting homes on Sovers and Marshek Court. Crews are on the scene working to get water service restored. An...

Solon, IA · 1d

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Cedar Rapids school board elects new leadership, reviews district finances

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education unanimously elected Scott Drzycimski as president and Laura Zimmerman as vice president during its annual meeting Monday, Nov. 9. According to meeting minutes, Drzycimski nominated himself for president and was the only candidate. Board members Jennifer...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 18h

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Iowa City launches affordable housing dashboard

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City announced Tuesday that it has launched an affordable housing dashboard to help the public explore the city’s housing landscape. The dashboard brings together data on affordability, residential development and progress toward the city’s housing goals. It covers:. Demographics and the local...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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‘More investigation’: Dyersville residents seek answers about Iowa’s cancer rates

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - For Kay Vifian, questions about Iowa’s high cancer diagnosis rate are personal. Her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer more than a year ago. The Dubuque County resident says he is doing well, but she wants more research and discussion about what could be...

Dyersville, IA · 1d

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Iowa City leaf vacuum schedule runs through Saturday

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City crews are scheduled to collect leaves in several zones from Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 14. The schedule is subject to change. The city’s Leaf Vacuum Program began Oct. 26. Crews are expected to cover about one and a half to two zones each day during the first few weeks.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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The military chaplain: stories of strength, courage and need

When the movie, "Fighting Spirit: Combat Chaplain's journey" is shown Sunday night at the South Marion United Methodist Church, there will be a special bonus. One of those present finished a deployment of nearly a year while serving as a chaplain for Iowa, and will be on hand to explain his experiences and talk about the film.

Waterloo, IA · 1d

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Cedar Rapids school district considers three bell schedule options for next school year

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District is considering three bell schedule scenarios for next academic year that could change when a student’s school day starts and ends by as much as 90 minutes. The district is asking for public feedback before the school board votes Dec. 14.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 7h