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The Des Moines Register

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Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the elements, the report said. Cities provide the prime resources for them to thrive. “There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure,” said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Cedar Rapids also made Orkin's list for the cities with the worst bed bug infestations in July. More: Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations See Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities Here's a look at the top 50 rattiest cities in America, according to Orkin, and their change in the rankings since last year: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, DC (+1) Detroit (+1) Cleveland (+4)

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

98.1 KHAK

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 1d

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Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road interchange planned for 2029-30

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to replace the signalized intersection of Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road in Cedar Falls with an interchange. Construction is expected in 2029 and 2030. The project also includes noise barriers and the removal and replacement of portions of the Cedar Prairie Trail. Traffic on Iowa 58 is expected to remain open during construction, while Greenhill Road will have phased closures.

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d
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Waterloo restaurant offers free Veterans Day meals

WATERLOO, Iowa — Big Head Burger will offer a free meal to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. The offer is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the restaurant, 324 W. Fourth St. Eligible customers can ask for the Veterans Day Special at the register and receive a Classic Single Burger, fries and a regular fountain drink.

Waterloo, IA · 21h
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Iowa DOT plans U.S. 151 reconstruction from Fairfax to Norway Corner

Walford, IOWA — The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to reconstruct U.S. 151 between the west city limits of Fairfax and Benton County Road E-66, also known as the Norway Corner. The work is expected to happen in two phases, one in 2027 and another in 2028. Plans include...

Walford, IA · 2d

Hometown Current

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Iowa County may help Marengo with limited city attorney duties

MARENGO — Iowa County has tentatively agreed to share its county attorney with the City of Marengo in a limited capacity. Marengo’s city attorney, Gage Kensler, resigned after being named magistrate in Benton County, according to Marengo City Administrator Ellen O’Rourke. The city was waiting for a proposal from one law firm, O’Rourke said following a city council meeting Oct. 28, but few firms are willing to provide city attorneys. Marengo Mayor Travis Schlabach said he’d reached out to several with no luck. Schlabach and Marengo Police Chief Ben Gray asked the Iowa County Board of Supervisors Oct. 30 if the county attorney would take care of the city’s traffic tickets. Gray said the city averages about two a month. County Attorney Tim McMeen and Assistant County Attorney Tim Dille said they’d be willing to help the city in that limited capacity. They wouldn’t handle nuisance complaints, dog bites or other violations. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said that McMeen’s law firm has clients outside of the the county and McMeen could take on the city’s needs through his law office without approval from the board of supervisors. McMeen said he prefers to have the contract go through the county. He and

Marengo, IA · 1d

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New Iowa Property Tax Laws Are Forcing Cedar Rapids to Cut Jobs

New property tax laws in Iowa are creating a major budget headache for Cedar Rapids, forcing the city to cut nearly 25 positions.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Fisher wins re-election in closest race in years

Despite his closest election since 2012, Republican State Rep. Dean Fisher of Montour has won another term representing House District 53, defeating Democratic challenger Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo in Tuesday’s general election. According to preliminary results from the Iowa Secretary of State, Fisher received 6,747 votes (51.7%) compared...

Toledo, IA · 10h

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Waterloo peace walk planned for Nov. 19

WATERLOO, Iowa — A Waterloo community group is inviting people to join a peace walk and prayer gathering later this month. The Community Peace, Prayer and Unity Walk is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Participants will meet at West Second and South streets. The event is organized...

Waterloo, IA · 1d

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State awards tax credits to support historic renovations in eastern Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Economic Development Authority is awarding historic preservation projects in Iowa City, Dubuque and Waterloo, it announced Monday. The State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program awarded $336,000 to Peter Byler, the owner of the Union Bakery building in Iowa City. The building at 203...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

Daily Iowan

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A salary, a seat, and a say

The ballots have been cast, the campaigns are over, and Iowa’s newly elected leaders are preparing to take office. For the candidates who emerged victorious, the election brings a new title, new responsibilities, and a taxpayer-funded paycheck. But, unlike most jobs, the salary was determined long before anyone submitted an application — or, in this case, filed their candidacy papers.

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Jones County voters weigh party lines and slim margins at the polls

ANAMOSA, Iowa — Voters in Jones County turned out Tuesday to cast ballots amid tight races and the battle for the House majority. Despite rain, hundreds of voters arrived at the Lawrence Center in Anamosa before noon, making it the busiest polling site in the county. More than 1,000 ballots were cast at the location by early afternoon.

Jones County, IA · 2d

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Marion reviews revised aquatic center plan

MARION, Iowa — Marion City Council heard an update on a refined aquatic center proposal estimated to cost $26 million to $31 million. The proposal is still under review; the council has not approved a final design. The current pool. The existing Marion Pool at Willowood Park opened in...

Marion, IA · 22h

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Restroom rules: the implementation of new restrictions

This year, Liberty has pushed to tighten bathroom regulations. While the administration argues these rules protect instructional time and promote hallway safety, students object, saying that they do more harm than good. The main rules at Liberty regarding restrooms include the number of bathroom trips allowed per student, the duration...

North Liberty, IA · 1d

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Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events

WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...

Waterloo, IA · 21h

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Johnson County voters reject $94.5 million bond for new jail

Johnson County voters resoundingly rejected a $94.5 million bond for a new jail and sheriff's office. The failed bond comes as county officials spend hundreds of thousands every year to house inmates out of county because of the limited space, a facility that is also plagued with s tructural and plumbing issues . The vote failed with 53% voting "no," and only 46% voting "yes," according to unofficial results. By Iowa law, bond issues must secure at least 60% of the vote to pass. Failed vote leaves county grappling for next steps The failed bond means the county will have to rethink their plans for a 118,000 square foot jail . Johnson County recently committed $3.2 million to fix structural issues and the roof on the current facility. The county will now have to consider a new proposal or spend millions on fixing issues at the undersized jail. Johnson County Board of Supervisors chair Jon Green said the county will have to find a way forward, but first the board needs to take some time to rebuild trust amongst each other on how to move forward. "I think we have to take a beat because we've beaten one another so

Johnson County, IA · 2d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Democrats win all five seats on Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Despite a state law forcing Johnson County into a district model, Democrats swept all five Johnson County Board of Supervisors districts on Nov. 3, according to unofficial results. Democrats Lisa Green Douglass, Jon Green, Sue Dvorsky, V Fixmer-Oraiz, and Mandi Remington defeated their Republican challengers with comfortable leads . This year, all five Johnson County Supervisors were up for reelection after Iowa lawmakers forced the county to adopt a district-based representation model rather than the at-large process previously in place. Republican lawmakers who pushed for the law said the current model in Johnson County failed to represent rural voters. The results come as the county rejected a $94.5 million bond proposal for a new jail, a key issue at stake in the supervisor's race. Lisa Green-Douglass to serve a fourth term on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Incumbent Lisa Green-Douglass secured another term on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, defeating Republican challenger Greg Erceg to represent District 1, which covers North Liberty, Oxford, Shueyville, and Swisher. Green-Douglass received 64% of the vote to Erceg’s 36%, according to unofficial election results. Green-Douglass, 67, has served on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors since 2016. She campaigned on expanding access

Johnson County, IA · 2d

Hometown Current

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Marengo agrees to pay $5,700 to settle zoning dispute

MARENGO — The Marengo City Council approved a settlement with Kristen Miller, of 344 W Lucas Street last month after she objected to a zoning change for property next door. Miller’s property adjoins 1403 Lafayette Avenue owned by Marengo Memorial Hospital operating under the name Compass Memorial Healthcare. Compass was not involved in the settlement. Miller and her attorney, Jeff Taylor, first addressed the city council Nov. 26, 2025 after the city, according to Taylor, didn’t respond to a notice of appeal filed on Miller’s behalf Nov. 10. Miller objected to a parking lot constructed by Compass Memorial Healthcare on the adjacent property at the corner of West Lucas Street and Lafayette Avenue. Both Miller’s property and the hospital’s property are zoned residential, Taylor said. A special use was approved by the zoning board, but the permit is supposed to go before the board of adjustment, which it didn’t, said Taylor. Property owners who would be affected by the zoning change should have been informed by letter, said Taylor, but they weren’t. Miller was concerned about her privacy and asked the hospital to put up a fence. During the Dec. 30 city council meeting, Miller asked the city to put

Marengo, IA · 1d

Daily Iowan

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Johnson County swarms polls with record voter turnout

Residents of Johnson County showed up to the polls Tuesday to vote on candidates for national, statewide, and local seats on Tuesday in what was the second-largest election in the county’s history. According to the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, 75,515 people voted yesterday, an 18 percent increase compared to...

Johnson County, IA · 2d

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Request for Proposal (RFP): Build Ready Cedar Falls

The City of Cedar Falls is requesting proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to develop a catalog of pre-approved housing plans for a variety of housing types. This initiative aims to streamline housing development, promote infill, encourage compatible housing in existing neighborhoods, support small developers, and allow the development of alternative housing types to meet housing demands within the City of Cedar Falls. The project's goal is to create a catalog of pre-approved, permit-ready housing plans to facilitate housing development, increase diverse housing options, and reduce design costs for potential homeowners and developers.

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d