Powerball Jackpot Reaches 510 Million in Iowa Draw
Iowa Lottery reports the Saturday Powerball jackpot at an estimated 510 million, ranking fifth largest in the game and eighth among North America’s biggest prizes. A single winner choosing the lump sum could receive 324.2 million, with tickets sold in Cedar Rapids and other locations contributing to past big wins.
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Board orders transfer for student labeled snitch in school harassment case
The Iowa Board of Education ruled that K M the Riverside Community School District student harassed for being a snitch may transfer open enrollment to a different district. The board found severe harassment including threats and vandalism such as clothes in a gym toilet and a snitch painted on his car windshield. Riverside challenged the decision seeking another hearing in September while K M will attend a new school this fall.
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Community events kick off weekend in Cedar Rapids and Coralville
Cedar Rapids hosts 1 Bag Challenge cleanup at 1 30 to 3 p m at McGrath Amphitheatre with free supplies snacks and awards for early sign ups. Lindale Mall offers Haircuts for Kids 10 a m to 2 p m with school supply donations supporting Waypoint Services and La James students. A Last Gasp Back to School Swim runs 1 to 5 p m at Noelridge with $1 admission. Coralville hosts Iowa Stormwater Conference Aug 24 25 at Marriott Iowa River Landing with keynote Jennifer Terry of Des Moines Water Works and a Green Infrastructure Tour. fee 125 and event runs through Friday.
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Early voting opens for Linn and Johnson County school elections
Voters in Linn County begin in person and mail voting for Sept. 12 school board races with polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Auditor's Office. Johnson County voting starts Monday 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Absentee ballots by mail or hand delivery accepted through Sept. 11. Metro area includes three four year terms plus LaTasha De Loach seat. bond issues include Iowa City 191.5 million, Linn-Mar 80 million, and Clear Creek Amana 36 million.
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Registration opens for Cedar Rapids Police Citizens Academy
The Cedar Rapids Police Department invites adults 18 and over to enroll in a 10 week Citizens Police Academy starting September 13. Classes meet three hours weekly on Wednesdays, covering use of force defense narcotics enforcement and investigations. A $30 fee applies. background checks are required. Call (319) 286-5439 or email chamblin cedar-rapids.org.
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