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Social Justice Group Calls For Boycott Of Hy-Vee
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A social justice group is calling for a boycott of Hy-Vee stores after the grocer announced it would be closing their First Avenue store in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids next month. Angel Ramirez, President of Advocates for Social Justice tells Iowa's News Now...
People look to change up shopping routines pending 1st Ave Hy-Vee closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - With the Hy-Vee store set to close next month, people in the Mound View and Wellington Heights neighborhoods will need to find other ways to get food and prescriptions. The next closest grocery stores are roughly two miles away. That includes a Fareway on First...
Big animal vet talks avian influenza and safety mitigations
TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, continues to be a topic of conversation among many people - including veterinarians. “We’re required every three years to take continuing education mandated by the USDA. It’s basically in prevention and mitigation of foreign animal diseases,” said Associate Veterinarian with Circle P Veterinary Services Kieran Hartley.
Cedar Rapids shelter eliminating fees for some pets, discounts on others through May 30
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control says they have a full house and have lowered adoption fees through May 30th. In addition, they are waiving all adoption fees on animals that have been at the shelter for longer than three months. Otherwise,...
The Monticello Express
The owner of The Blind Pig, Ryan Evans, approached the city regarding an idea to expand outdoor seating into the parking spots in front of the restaurant along E. First Street. During the May 6 Monticello City Council meeting, the council, City Administrator Russ Farnum, and Police Chief Britt Smith...
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