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Reynolds signs 'transformative' behavioral health overhaul into Iowa law. What it does:
CEDAR RAPIDS — Surrounded by health advocates, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday her plan to restructure behavioral health care and disability services in Iowa. On Wednesday, Iowa's Republican governor visited Foundation 2, a crisis mental health provider that opened its new headquarters in downtown Cedar Rapids last month, to sign House File 2673 into law.
Iowa DCI Issues Report On Cedar Rapids Officer Involved Shooting
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has finalized its probe into an officer-involved shooting in Cedar Rapids. Investigators say David Vanderhamm pointed a weapon at officers responding to a 911 call, leading to fatal shots fired. The DCI report now goes to the State Attorney...
Iowa's Drought-Busting Rains Bring Swollen Rivers And Streams
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- After an exceptionally dry winter, Eastern Iowa has seen a lot of rain recently, that has put a serious dent in drought conditions. But, it is also causing area rivers and streams to rise, with more moisture to come. National Weather Service meteorologist John Hasse tells...
Car hits powerline north of Shueyville on I-380
SHUEYVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Traffic is moving once again, after a rollover crash blocked the shoulder of I-380 in Cedar Rapids at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Police told TV9 they believe a car hit a power line and flipped over. It happened on I-380 northbound between Exit 10: County...
Ely replacing tree canopy following derecho and Emerald Ash Borer
ELY, Iowa (KCRG) - Ely is trying to replace what Mother Nature has taken away, and it comes one tree at a time. The Iowa DNR said the derecho damaged or destroyed an estimated 7 million trees along the US 30 corridor in Iowa, and now, more than 3 million ash trees have fallen victim to the Emerald Ash Borer.
Ben Kampman wins first boys discus title in Solon program history at Iowa state track meet
Solon discus thrower Ben Kampman wanted to cap off his high school track and field career as a state champion. On Thursday, he achieved his dream and became the first boys discus thrower to win a state title in program history for the Spartans. ...
Meet the candidates running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in southeast Iowa
Three candidates are competing to represent Iowa's 1st Congressional District, which includes Indianola, Iowa City, Davenport and Keokuk in the southeastern corner of the state. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seeking re-election to a third term. She is facing a primary challenge from Republican David Pautsch. The winner...
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