Willis Dady eyes new shelter site by December
Cedar Rapids residents report cold weather shelter options as Willis Dady seeks a new location to house homeless veterans and others. Scott Clark, 43, describes squatting near the old Sinclair plant, then at the Ground Transportation Center, hoping for immediate warmth as Vet erans Day closures limit indoor options.
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Iowa House Democrats seek new leadership in 88th General Assembly
Democrats will choose a new House Minority Leader at a Saturday meeting as the 88th General Assembly opens with Republicans in control of both chambers. Senate Democrats reappointed Janet Petersen as leader and kept Amanda Ragan as whip, while Republicans reaffirmed their leadership.
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Hiawatha
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Mount Pleasant
Trump declares California disaster as Camp Fire death toll rises
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for California amid the Camp Fire in Paradise raising the death toll to 42, with officials recovering 13 more victims and crews continuing to search thousands of burned homes. Firefighters work to control a house fire in West Hills as the state endures multiple blazes.
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Warmer winter forecast tempers Iowa chills
National Weather Service foresees winter temperatures slightly above normal in Eastern Iowa. Meteorologist Alex Gibbs warns above average means still cold with potential snowstorms and cold spells. Cedar Rapids may see highs near 32 and Cedar City about 33, with normal snowfall around 21 inches.
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