Census math in North Liberty tees up growth questions
North Liberty weighs the impact of population growth as census work demands more workers to measure new arrivals. The note signals how demographic change could shape services and planning south of Cedar Rapids.
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Knitting Caps At St Luke's For Safer Baby Care
St Luke's Hospital launches a campaign to knit 3,500 baby caps to raise awareness about the dangers of shaking infants. The project invites community volunteers to contribute caps and spread safe parenting messages.
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Track Enforcers to Curb Cheaters in Racing
Officials introduce track enforcers to deter cheating in racing. The program aims to tighten rules, safeguard fair play, and restore integrity across events on track circuits.
Iowa City hosts Big Lebowski tribute festival
A back page feature highlights a Big Lebowski tribute festival in Iowa City celebrating the 1998 film’s laid back bowling ethos and cult icon Jeffrey The Dude Lebowski with fans gathering for screenings and themed events.
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Keeping textbooks current amid tightening budgets in Iowa
As budgets tighten, school officials in Iowa report increasing difficulty updating learning materials. Though they say current materials remain strong, rapid changes in subjects and standards plus evolving tech tools complicate updates. Cedar Rapids district deputy superintendent Mary Ellen Maske notes careful material selection without sacrificing quality.
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Rehabilitation Drug Courts Face Closure Across Iowa
Grant Rodríguez reports on how drug courts save lives as Richard Driver, once a meth user with multiple felonies, credits a 2013 drug court for his sobriety. Yet funding cuts threaten the Council Bluffs court and two regional courts serving 14 southeast Iowa counties, risking ongoing reforms.
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Drug courts in Linn and Johnson show strength in Iowa
Linn and Johnson counties operate robust drug courts compared with many Iowa programs. Officials credit structured supervision, regular testing, and community services for improved rehabilitation and reduced recidivism.
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Republicans plot take it or leave it gridlock plan
Republican leaders forecast a fall strategy to tackle must pass items separately and craft a Christmas deadline. The outline pins hopes on using a Labor Day break to turn polarized battles into a single negotiated package.
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