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Grinnell faces data collection class-action lawsuit in federal court

Eyal Hanfling, a New York resident, has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Grinnell College, alleging that the College’s website collected and shared visitors’ data with outside companies regardless of whether users agreed to be tracked. A motion to dismiss filed by Grinnell College in August remains pending before a federal judge.

Grinnell, IA · 3d

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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

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Iowa County supervisors discuss speed change for Conroy

MARENGO — Some residents of the unincorporated community of Conroy have asked Iowa County Supervisors to reduce the speed of a 45 mph speed zone through the town. Supervisors mentioned the request to County Engineer Nick Amelon Oct. 23. Amelon was reluctant to change the speed based on a request, citing precedence for future cases. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said supervisors would look at each request case by case. Approving one doesn’t guarantee approval of another, he said. Supervisor Abigail Maas said this is a legitimate concern brought to the attention of supervisors because of a daycare in the area. Maas felt Amelon was making mountains out of mole hills when he suggested several speed changes on other county roads earlier this year, she said. Those suggestions were all based on geometry, Amelon said. He has to be able to legally justify the speed limit based on Iowa Code, he said. Discussion continued Nov. 6. Supervisor Jon Degen said he doesn’t see a problem with setting the speed limit through Conroy at 25 or 35. He thinks the stretch of road in question would qualify as rural residential, which would justify the slower speed. There are several houses on that stretch

Iowa County, IA · 2d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 10h

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Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Commentary: Disabled vet honors ‘gold star’ teacher, families

CEDAR FALLS — Kelly Sullivan is a ‘gold star” teacher in many ways, but she and other families who lost loved ones in war received a ‘‘gold star” tribute from one of her star pupils this week ahead of Veterans Day. Disabled veteran Taylor Morris, who lost parts of all four limbs in a May […]

Cedar Falls, 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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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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Flipped seats and a record voter turnout

Whether voting early, absentee or in-person on Election Day, Iowa voters showed up for their state in a historic midterm election. Secretary of State Paul Pate reported that the 2026 midterm election was “the largest midterm election in three decades.” This year’s preliminary voter reports showed a record participation rate of 63.34%.

Iowa · 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Franklin County supervisors certify general election results

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election during its regular meeting Tuesday. According to the official canvass, 3,926 Franklin County residents voted in the election, including 2,666 who voted at the polls and 1,260 absentee voters. Four provisional ballots were accepted, while none were rejected.

Franklin County, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 15h

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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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2026 General Election results certified

The canvassing board certified county races. For county races, this is the final step. State and federal races require an additional step. Those results must be sent to the state canvassing board for final certification.

Mason City, IA · 1d

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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 · 2d