Mount Mercy to Join St Ambrose in Eastern Iowa Union
Mount Mercy and St Ambrose universities announced a formal agreement to merge their institutions, with Mount Mercy to operate under St Ambrose as the Cedar Rapids campus. The transition, lasting 18 months to two years, ends mid 2026, preserving Mount Mercy name and Mustangs athletics while under the St Ambrose nonprofit parent.
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Cedar Rapids launches Music Census to grow local scene
Cedar Rapids and partners announce the Cedar Rapids Music Census to map the citys music ecosystem. Sound Music Cities will administer the four week survey opening in September with funding over 50000 provided by the city the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and VenuWorks. The study will gather data on demographics occupations economic opportunities professional development affordability regulations funding and cultural belonging among musicians venues educators technicians and promoters.
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Linn and Johnson counties kept together in new Iowa behavioral health regions
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will merge 32 mental health and addiction regions into seven unified districts, with Linn and Johnson counties staying together. The plan, approved by lawmakers and Gov. Reynolds, takes effect July 1, 2025, and mandates a standard set of care services across all districts. Advocates praise improved access but seek details on funding distribution and transition effects.
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