Savanna restoration under way at Matsell Bridge Natural Area
A winter project at the Matsell Bridge Natural Area near Central City aims to revitalize a degraded savanna and create habitat for an endangered bumble bee. The 1,912 acre Linn County natural area offers hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing and horseback riding. Restoration of the 9 acre original savanna started this week under ecologist Andrew Huck.
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War resumes in Gaza as truce expires and fighting renews
Gaza reports renewed air strikes on homes as a weeklong ceasefire ends. Health officials say dozens of Palestinians killed while Israel drops leaflets urging civilians to flee. Rockets fire from Gaza resume toward Israel and clashes erupt with Hezbollah along Lebanon border.
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Hinson pushes fingerprinting of migrant children at border
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson introduces two bills to curb migrant flow. The PRINTS Act would require fingerprints for minors 14 and younger and strip the attorney general of power to waive fingerprinting for illegal border crossers. Support comes from Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Zach Hinson.
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MLK NOW 2024 conference to tackle Black Iowa issues
Cedar Rapids hosts MLK NOW 2024 January 13 at the Veterans Memorial Building with 26 panelists and six entertainers. The event includes 90 minute discussions, a mini carnival, kids activities, vendor displays and an awards ceremony drawing over 1,000 attendees from across Iowa.
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