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Mercy to offer free Marketplace enrollment help in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids residents can get free, in-person help enrolling in Marketplace health insurance during two events at Mercy Medical Center this fall. The walk-in sessions will be held at the Hallagan Education Center, Level 1. Enter through the hospital’s 10th Street Lobby. Saturday, Nov....

Cedar Rapids, IA · 19d

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H Avenue NE to close for sewer repairs in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — H Avenue NE will close between Center Point Road and 12th Street starting Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Cedar Rapids. The closure is for sewer repairs. The work is expected to take about a week.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 18d

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Linn Planning and Zoning passes on Morgan Valley application

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval of Alliant Energy’s rezoning application for its natural gas plant during its Monday meeting. After another 4½-hour meeting, the six commissioners present voted 3 - 3 to deny recommending the application. Commissioner Joe Sperfslage, who attended the meeting virtually, could not be reached for the vote. Before the rezoning application is reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, the Planning and Zoning Commission must recommend the supervisors approve or deny it. In failing to reach a majority approval, the commission effectively denied recommendation, Linn County Director of Planning and Development Charlie Nichols said. Having cleared review by the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission, Alliant’s application will be considered by the Linn County Board of Supervisors at a 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center and will include a public comment period. Commissioner decisions Alliant Energy is pursuing a rezoning application to convert a parcel of land in unincorporated Linn County from agricultural to industrial use. The site will host the utility’s proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a 720-megawatt natural gas-fired electricity plant. In the past two weeks, the Board of Supervisors: Adopted a host fee

Linn County, IA · 18d

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Linn County commission deadlocks on Alliant Energy power plant rezoning request

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission ended its meeting Monday night without a recommendation on Alliant Energy’s request to rezone farmland in western Linn County for a new power plant. The commission’s vote on a motion to recommend denial of the application ended...

Linn County, IA · 18d

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Charles City’s 31st Annual Spookwalk Returns October 26 with “Wicked” Theme

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. Main Street Charles City’s 31st annual Spookwalk returns Monday, October 26th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM along Riverside Trail with the theme “A Wicked Good Spookwalk.” Charles City Chamber’s Cathie Hager and Charles City Public Library Director Annette Dean share details about the free family event, including decorated treat stations, sensory-friendly early entry, and opportunities for local organizations to participate.

Charles City, IA · 19d

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Crane work to close 1st Street SW Monday

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A stretch of 1st Street SW in Cedar Rapids will close Monday, Oct. 19, for crane work. The closure will run between 1st and 2nd avenues and is expected to last one day. Drivers should follow the posted detour or choose another route.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 19d

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Linn County supervisors approve host agreement ahead of Morgan Valley power plant vote

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — With less than a week before a key vote on the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, the Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved a host community agreement intended to protect county taxpayers if the natural gas power plant is built. The agreement passed during...

Linn County, IA · 19d

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Faith leaders hold voter outreach events in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Faith leaders held voter outreach events Sunday in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, helping naturalized citizens check their voter registration and sharing voter guides based on their faith communities’ values. Pastor Jonathan Heifner of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church said the events brought different congregations together to participate in...

Iowa City, IA · 18d

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After death and injuries, two Iowa nursing homes added to federal watchlist

The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation. Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a […]

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d

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No Kings rally in Cedar Rapids focuses on early voting

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids was one of many cities across the country to take part in national No Kings rallies on Saturday. The rally took place in Green Square and focused on encouraging people to vote early so their voices can be heard. Organizers asked the public...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 20d

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Traffic study ranks Cedar Rapids second-deadliest city to drive in the fall

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A new driving study has ranked Cedar Rapids as one of the deadliest cities to drive in the fall. The study by auto loan provider Uplift Legal Funding compared data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System across 400 metro areas.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d

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Medicare plan changes affect hundreds in Franklin County

Hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries in Franklin County are facing changes to their health or prescription coverage for 2027, as Medicare open enrollment gets underway. The Iowa Insurance Division says more than 87,000 Medicare beneficiaries statewide received notice that their current plan is being canceled or will no longer be offered in their county. That includes an estimated 356 people in Franklin County.

Franklin County, IA · 21d

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Something New Is Coming to Mays Island in Cedar Rapids

A new free attraction is coming to Mays Island, offering residents a place to experience art and enjoy the outdoors.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d

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Project of the Week: FY26 Downtown Sidewalk Repair Project

The City is committed to a safe and accessible walking environment for all residents. Routine sidewalk maintenance plays a key role in that goal. A new sidewalk repair program has been put in place to address that. Our sidewalks downtown are faced with constant stress. Constant cycles of freezing and...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 21d

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CAL Board to consider facility assessment, summer projects Monday

The CAL School Board will consider agreements for a facility assessment and planned building projects during its regular meeting Monday, following a joint session with the Hampton-Dumont School Board. The joint session begins at 5 p.m. at the school in Latimer. Board members will review the whole-grade sharing agreement between...

Latimer, IA · 21d

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Six Cases of Measles Recently Confirmed North of Howard, Winneshiek Counties

A half-dozen cases of measles have been confirmed in southeast Minnesota, just across the Iowa-Minnesota border. As of October 8th, the six cases of measles were all in Fillmore County, which is bordered to the south by Howard and Winneshiek counties in northeast Iowa. Health officials say all cases are...

Winneshiek County, IA · 23d

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Candidates make affordability their pitch in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

A tight race is playing out in northeast Iowa for the open 2nd Congressional District seat. The Republican and Democratic candidates are offering different approaches to a familiar problem: the high cost-of-living. Speaking to voters at the Waterloo Public Library in August, Democrat Lindsay James, a chaplain and state lawmaker...

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