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Quad Cities area will honor military with Veterans Day events

As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee will show its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will host the special breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. […]

Bettendorf, IA · 3d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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New Iowa City arts leader aims to connect, strengthen local groups

From live music to festivals and more, the arts make downtown Iowa City tick. For Hayley Crabb, that's why Iowa City feels like home, and she's focused on shaping the next chapter of its arts and culture scene. Crabb will serve as the first director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance, a position supported by the Iowa City Downtown District. The role is collaborative, connecting and championing the many arts organizations in Iowa City by working with arts nonprofits, for-profit arts organizations, the City of Iowa City, Think Iowa City, and other district partners. More: Nebraska Omaha prof. rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer Crabb currently is the Membership and Development Director at FilmScene and will transition into the new role on Feb. 1. “Like so many who find themselves in Iowa City, it’s the depth and breadth of the arts and cultural opportunities in this miraculous town that keep me rooted here,” Crabb said. “…Most importantly, the arts keep us connected. I’m honored and thrilled to focus the next chapter of my career on strengthening this incredible community of arts organizations and artists so even more of our residents and visitors connect through the arts here in Iowa City.”

Iowa City, IA · 23h

WQAD

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Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities dedicates 145th home to Davenport family

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities dedicated its 145th home Saturday, giving a Davenport mother of four a new place to call home. Katelyn Kleinsmith received the keys to the house Saturday morning. She is a Habitat partner family, meaning she had to complete at least 250 volunteer hours and attend homeownership preparation classes to qualify for the home.

Davenport, IA · 3d
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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 · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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University of Iowa opens $12M dance building in former art museum

Nearly two decades after the 2008 flood severely damaged the University of Iowa Art Building, the renovated space has reopened as the new home of the Department of Dance. The $12 million renovation at 150 North Riverside Drive has been years in the making. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The art building was one of 22 University of Iowa facilities overwhelmed by floodwaters in 2008. The university collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to design the Visual Arts Building across the street along Riverside Drive, which opened in 2016. “We’re just so excited for what this building is going to do, and it’s just an amazing addition to our arts campus,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 24. “This is the rebirth of dance.” Construction began in 2025 and was funded by the university's Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiative, which uses funds from the university's partnership with ENGIE for strategic campus improvements. More: How Iowa City CSD plans to make $13.8M in budget cuts by March The dance department relocated from its previous space in Halsey Hall, providing a space better suited for students by addressing inadequate space

Iowa City, 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 · 23h

KWQC

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Veterans urged to review Medicare coverage Before Dec. 7 deadline

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As Veterans Day approaches, local insurance brokers are reminding veterans that now is an important time to review their Medicare coverage and explore benefits that may be available to them. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs through Dec. 7, giving eligible individuals the opportunity to make changes...

Davenport, IA · 1d

Daily Iowan

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JoCo takes steps to implement a language access plan by the new year

Johnson County has begun to implement a new language access plan, which sets countywide policy and procedures for how language access will be approached. The county is home to people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. According to the Johnson County Steering Committee, 14-15 percent of residents speak a non-English language at home, prompting the county to create and implement a language access plan.

Johnson County, 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 · 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

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 · 22h

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Veterans Day 2026 in North Iowa: Ceremonies in Mason City, Forest City and Lakota Set for Wednesday

MASON CITY, Iowa — Communities across North Iowa will honor veterans Wednesday with ceremonies in Mason City and Forest City and a drive-thru celebration in Lakota that will include free Thanksgiving meal kits. Mason City. Main Street Mason City will host a flag planting at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at...

Mason City, IA · 17h

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Rain delays Mason City road project past Thanksgiving as other North Iowa work nears finish

MASON CITY, Iowa — Rain has pushed a Mason City road project behind schedule, while several other North Iowa construction projects are nearing completion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately with the rain, the project will probably extend past Thanksgiving,” Iowa DOT spokesman Pete Hjelmstad said. “We’ll...

Mason City, IA · 21h

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Iowa Veterans Home to Dedicate Memorial Benches on Veterans Day

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and the Iowa Veterans Home will honor two Iowa soldiers who lost their lives while serving their country with a special memorial bench dedication on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The public dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. at the entrance of the...

Marshalltown, IA · 20h

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Mason City event tackles cervical cancer with survivor's story

MASON CITY, Iowa — A cervical cancer survivor will share her story at a free community event focused on prevention and early detection. CG Public Health is partnering with Knock and Drop Iowa to host a presentation on cervical cancer survival, routine screening and prevention through the human papillomavirus vaccine on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Southbridge Mall in Mason City. Guest speaker Zuli Garcia, a cervical cancer survivor and founder of the nonprofit organization Knock and Drop Iowa, will share her personal experience navigating a cancer diagnosis to highlight the lifesaving role of early detection and vaccination.

Mason City, IA · 1d

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E Avenue and F Avenue bridges to close Tuesday for floodgate testing

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The E Avenue and F Avenue bridges over the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids will close Tuesday morning for floodgate testing. The closures are scheduled to begin around 8:30 a.m. and are expected to last until midafternoon. The bridges are between First Street NW and First Street NE.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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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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New Hampton Schools Facilities Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday (Nov. 10) Night

New Hampton School District officials are seeking public input on the future of its school buildings. In that effort, Superintendent Erik Smith says stakeholders are encouraged to attend the Facilities Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday (Nov. 10) night, when school officials pick up where they left off last spring after presenting a facilities assessment of the district’s three school buildings.

New Hampton, IA · 23h

Hometown Current

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News briefs: Sand launches transition website

Governor-elect Rob Sand launches transition website DES MOINES — Governor-Elect Rob Sand announced last week that Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller will serve as co-directors of the official Sand Transition Committee, overseeing the transition process as the new administration prepares to take office in January. Sand is launching a new website to keep Iowans up-to-date on the transition process, job opportunities and information on boards and commissions. Visit IowaForAll.com to learn more, stay updated, or provide feedback to the incoming administration. Benton County Supervisors name new assessor VINTON — The Benton County Board of Supervisors acknowledged the appointment of the new county assessor, Jordan Neve Nov. 3, 2026, at the Benton County Service Center in Vinton. The board approved a variance to the subdivision ordinance for Mike Evans, allowing the transfer of a lot with no building. Michelle Friedman also received a variance to the subdivision ordinance. County Engineer Myron Parizek received approval for two Federal Aid Agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation for County Highway Bridge Program Projects on 63rd St. and 32nd Ave. Dr. The 50-foot bridge on 63rd St. is about three miles east of Highway 218. The short bridge on 32nd Ave. Dr. will be

Iowa · 1d