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Linn County Rejects Alliant Energy Gas Plant Rezoning in 3–0 Vote

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 3–0 to reject Alliant Energy’s rezoning request for a proposed natural gas power plant in western Linn County, dealing a major setback to the Morgan Valley Energy Center project. The decision came during the board’s Tuesday,...

Linn County, IA · 17d
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Charles City PTV Ordinance to Go Into effect Friday (Oct. 23)

A new ordinance aimed at increased safety for the operation Personal Transport Vehicles (PTVs) in Charles City will go into effect on Friday (Oct. 23). Like many cities across Iowa, Charles City looks to curb reckless or unsafe riding of electric bikes and electric scooters that has increased the possibility of accidents for not only riders, but motorists and pedestrians as well.

Charles City, IA · 17d
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Grundy Center School Board Reviews Facility Plans

The Grundy Center School Board reviewed facility improvement plans and approved two early retirements during its October 21 meeting. Emergent Architecture presented final designs for stadium bathrooms, a concession stand and an auditorium entrance renovation. The improvements are expected to stay within the established $1.5 million budget. The presentation was a discussion item, and the board took no action on the plans.

Grundy Center, IA · 16d
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Iowa Women’s Foundation Awards $400,000 for Childcare, Housing and Jobs

The 2027 grants will support childcare, housing, employment, mentorship and education programs across Iowa, including organizations in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Waterloo. The Iowa Women’s Foundation announced $400,000 in grants for organizations supporting women and girls across the state, with funding directed toward childcare, housing, employment, mentorship, and...

Iowa · 18d
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School Enrollment Numbers coming out

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — As public school districts across Iowa finalize their annual headcounts for the state, local school board reports reveal a continuing trend of declining enrollment across central Iowa, with only a few area districts bucking the shift. School boards across the region reviewed preliminary certified enrollment numbers...

Marshalltown, IA · 17d

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Linn County winter weather shelter building not reopening this year

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County’s winter weather shelter will not reopen this year, Linn County’s Homelessness Systems Manager J’nae Peterman confirmed to KCRG. Peterman says the building is not necessary because of the new Commons building. The building at 3750 16th Ave. SW will offer...

Linn County, IA · 16d

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Google Answers Residents' Questions About Proposed Palo Data Center

How much water will Google's proposed Palo data center use? Company officials shared new details at a public meeting Thursday night.

Palo, IA · 16d

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Lieutenant Governor candidate Derek Wulf’s parents say he owes them $275K in unpaid farm rent

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - The parents of Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Derek Wulf claims he owes them more than a quarter million dollars. Court documents filed in Black Hawk County show Wulf’s parents say their son owes them around $275,000 in unpaid farmland rent since 2024. The...

Black Hawk County, IA · 17d

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Chicken Ownership in Charles City Will Cost a Few “Buck, Buck, Bucks”

Ownership of urban chickens in Charles City is now legal, but it’ll be a pricey start-up proposition. Earlier this month, the City Council approved the third reading of an ordinance allowing chickens within city limits. Monday (Oct. 19) night, the Council considered a resolution to set fees for chicken ownership, based on the recommendation of city staff, delivered by Development Services Director Chris Miller who helped draft the chicken ordinance..

Charles City, IA · 18d

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Cedar Rapids Is One of the Safest Cities in America, New Ranking Says

How safe is Cedar Rapids compared to other cities in the U.S.? A new national study puts it near the top of the list.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 18d

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Report: Iowa data center boom carries billions in economic impact

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa is emerging as a national heavyweight in data centers. A new report says the state is on track to triple its data center operations by 2031. The Common Sense Institute study finds companies have already invested about $15 billion dollars into the state’s economy building and equipping data centers across Iowa, and have announced another $38 billion through 2031.

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Sutton emphasizes essential services, protecting farmland in Hardin Supervisor bid

Republican Roger Sutton is running for one of two seats on the Hardin County Board of Supervisors, emphasizing essential services and road maintenance. Sutton lives on a family farm northeast of Steamboat Rock and moved to Hardin County from the Davenport area in 1997. Sutton says emergency management, ambulance service,...

Hardin County, IA · 17d

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Downtown mural nears completion at Five Seasons Park

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A windowless building overlooking the Cedar River is getting a colorful makeover as two artists transform its exterior into a mural inspired by water, engineering and nature. The city of Cedar Rapids selected Iowa City artist Thomas Agran for the $41,250 project, which will cover...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 18d

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Democrats spark early voting surge in Iowa

DES MOINES — Early voting in Iowa’s midterm elections is off to a fast pace compared to four years ago, sparked by increased early voting by Democrats. The number of early votes cast as of Wednesday — 13 days out from the Nov. 3 election — was 26% ahead of the same point in the cycle four years ago, according to data from the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. Early ballots submitted by registered Iowa Democrats is up 29% from the same point four years ago. Early voting in Iowa began Oct. 14, and Iowans can vote early through Sunday, Nov. 1. Absentee ballots returned via the mail, in order to be eligible to be counted, must be received by the local elections office by Election Day, Nov. 3. Voters in Iowa’s largest cities — Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, which tend to have more registered Democratic voters — have reported long lines at early voting sites since early voting began last week. Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor said early voting in the county also is trending above 2022 levels. According to Taylor, total early voting turnout in Linn County in 2022 was 28,701. This year, through eight days of

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Fifth Avenue SE intersection to partially close Monday in Cedar Rapids

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Drivers in southeast Cedar Rapids will see detours starting Monday on Fifth Avenue SE and Seventh Street SE. The work is expected to last about one week as crews replace a water valve. Fifth Avenue traffic will not be able to cross the intersection. Southbound...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 17d

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Chickasaw County to Ask Cities for Partial Ambulance Payment

Chickasaw County will be asking the cities it “contractually” serves with Chickasaw County EMS to make a partial payment to start the new year. The County has 28E agreements with New Hampton, Fredericksburg, Bassett, Ionia, Lawler and North Washington, to help subsidize the County’s ambulance service, with those cities to make payments to the County every three months. However, the County can waive payments when the EMS operating cash fund is $750,000 or higher for two consecutive quarters. Yet, even with that fund falling below that number, Supervisors have rarely asked for a payment since the ambulance launched January 1, 2023.

Chickasaw County, IA · 17d

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Linn County commission member explains absence from vote

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission member who was absent for a recent vote on the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center says he was injured during the meeting. Commission member Joe Sperfslage was absent for the vote. In an email sent to commission members,...

Linn County, IA · 17d

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Temporary Waverly Rail Trail Bridge Closure

Waverly’s Rail Trail Bridge, located between 1st St. NW and Cedar Lane and commonly known as the Nestle Bridge, will temporarily close beginning Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 a.m. as volunteers complete staining work that began during United Way’s Day of Caring. The bridge will remain closed until...

Waverly, IA · 19d

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Alliant Energy's Proposed Linn County Power Plant Hits a Roadblock

Linn County supervisors voted unanimously against the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, but the final decision may rest with state regulators.

Linn County, IA · 18d

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Downtown Waterloo to host Halloween trick-or-treat event

WATERLOO, Iowa — Families can trick-or-treat at downtown Waterloo businesses Oct. 31 during a free Halloween event. The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Businesses will hand out candy, and vendors and a trunk-or-treat will be set up in Lincoln Park. The event also includes photo opportunities.

Waterloo, IA · 20d