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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 · 2d

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Cedar Rapids makes Orkin’s list of rattiest cities

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids ranks 36th on Orkin’s 2026 list of the 50 U.S. cities with the most rodent treatment activity. It’s the first time the city has made the list. Orkin based its rankings on new residential rodent treatments from Aug. 9, 2025, through...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d
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2,000 eastern Iowa absentee ballots found to not been counted in midterm election, officials say

Around 2,000 absentee ballots in the eastern part of the state were not counted as part of unofficial election results this week, according to a joint statement from election officials. In that statement, Secretary of State Paul Pate and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said both of their offices "have...

Iowa · 1d
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Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

Cedar Rapids, 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 · 2d

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Mississippi Drive closure remains in effect as engineers evaluate stabilization options

Mississippi Drive will remain closed while the City of Muscatine continues to evaluate hillside failure along the bluff and determine the safest option to reopen the roadway, according to a news release from the city. The city has engaged a geotechnical engineer through Stanley Consultants to assess conditions along the bluff and provide recommendations for […]

Muscatine, IA · 3d

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Iowa City List Prices Climb Well Above the National Trend

Iowa City sellers faced little pressure to cut prices as list prices climbed sharply while new listings dried up.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Washington County Receiving Federal Funding to Support Roads

Washington County is one recipient of over $76.2 million in federal funding to improve roadway safety across the state. The funds will be administered through the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which was established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Washington County will...

Washington County, IA · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during Wednesday's meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director after interim

Iowa City, IA · 22h

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No recount for close state senate race: Scott County auditor

While the majority of votes have been counted and winners declared in races, some are still being decided. The race between Nikhil Wagle and Scott Webster for the Iowa State Senate seat for District 47 has yet to be called, with all precincts reporting and a mere 151 votes separating the two. Kerri Tompkins, Scott […]

Scott County, IA · 1d

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Area Veterans to be Recognized at Freedom Rock Park in Brighton Saturday

Ahead of Veteran’s Day next week, the City of Brighton will hold an event to honor veterans this Saturday. The ceremony will take place at Freedom Rock Park, featuring Mid-Prairie High School senior Caedyn Huston as a guest speaker. Huston recently gave a presentation at the Kalona Historical Village...

Brighton, IA · 1d

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Project of the Week: 27th Avenue SW from 6th Street to L Street

Repairing the aging road surface on 27th Avenue SW presented some unique challenges – but it also presented some unique opportunities to help out the neighborhood. One resident approached the city about re-grading his yard, to make it easier to mow. Another had drainage issues, leading crews to discover...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Johnson County urges early MMR vaccine for some infants after exposure risk in region

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Wisconsin health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles-related death since 1990, involving an infant connected to an ongoing outbreak. As of Nov. 3, Wisconsin had reported 431 measles cases across 13 counties this year, with nine people hospitalized. As the outbreak continues, Johnson...

Johnson County, IA · 2d

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 1d

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FCI Thomson’s satellite prison camp set to permanently close

FCI Thomson’s satellite prison camp will permanently close. According to a release from FCI Thomson: On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Federal Correctional Institution Thomson in Thomson, Illinois announced its adjacent minimum security satellite camp will no longer house inmates. The satellite facility will remain in operation and will be repurposed for staffing and administrative […]

Thomson, IL · 3d

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‘Mr. Thanksgiving’ to return for 55th annual community Thanksgiving dinner

‘Mr. Thanksgiving‘ Bob Vogelbaugh will return for the community Thanksgiving dinner. Since 1971, Vogelbaugh has hosted the beloved annual tradition, welcoming the public for a Thanksgiving meal to help ensure no one spends the holiday alone. “It truly warms my heart to see our community coming together like this,” Vogelbaugh said. “Knowing that we will […]

Moline, IL · 2d

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Moline Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Smith, a native of Moline, Illinois, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Smith graduated from Moline High School in 2017. “Growing up, I learned to not be complacent,” Smith said. “In the Navy, being complacent is dangerous, especially...

Moline, IL · 22h

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Bettendorf seeks public input on development near I-80 and Middle Road

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Bettendorf is asking residents to help shape the future of the Interstate 80 and Middle Road corridor. City officials hosted a public meeting Thursday evening, giving community members an opportunity to discuss potential development plans directly with the city’s planning consultants. “We...

Bettendorf, IA · 1d

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11 Lane & Waterman lawyers honored as Best Lawyers in America

The Davenport law firm of Lane & Waterman, LLP, has announced that 11 of its lawyers are being recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and another three were honored by the publication as Ones to Watch in America. The firm’s Best Lawyers in America 2027 awardees are: Michael Byrne,...

Davenport, IA · 2d