CSPS arts hub loses tax-exempt status
CSPS, Cedar Rapids, after more than a year of debt and financial recovery efforts, had its 501c3 status revoked by the IRS for failing to file tax returns for 2018 2019 and 2020. The automatic revocation took effect November 15 2020, though CSPS only learned in July. Executive Director Taylor Bergen noted delayed IRS correspondence amid ongoing efforts to catch up with filings.
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Hospitals brace for latest COVID 19 surge
Iowa and national data show a renewed surge as the delta variant spreads among the unvaccinated. Hospitals anticipate higher admissions, with 46 percent more COVID 19 patients in the week of Aug 6 compared with the prior week.
Coronavirus resurges in Iowa as delta variant spreads
The delta variant drives renewed COVID-19 cases in Iowa with high to substantial transmission across nearly all counties. By August 8, only nine counties remained not rated high or substantial, and no county stayed in the low category. Source: CDC data as of August 8.
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Advocates press relief aid for undocumented workers in Iowa City
Immigrant advocate groups urge Iowa City to use part of an $18.3 million local share from the American Rescue Plan to aid undocumented workers. David Goodner of the Iowa City Catholic Worker House said the move would place Johnson County on a forward trend toward inclusive relief. Demonstrators walked from the Catholic Worker House to Mercer Park where City Manager Geoff Fruin held a listening post to gather feedback for the relief plan. Public comments and an online survey will be compiled for the City Council.
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Iowa public universities urge masks and vaccines stance
Iowa public universities stop short of mandates for masks or vaccines as fall term nears. Iowa State University invites all students staff and visitors to wear masks indoors and urges unvaccinated individuals to mask and distance. The University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa also encourage masking and vaccination ahead of classes starting August 23. Regents leadership notes May guidelines do not require masking.
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