Egg price rise eyed amid bird flu pressure on stores
Olivia Cohen reports US Department of Agriculture expectations of a 20 percent price rise for eggs this year linked to ongoing bird flu. Cedar Rapids nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store led by Twedt-Ball says bulk egg costs have surged, forcing higher prices to keep staples affordable for residents.
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Refugee aid cut threatens Iowa arrivals after funding freeze
Cedar Rapids refugee nonprofit Catherine McAuley Center readies 20 layoffs as federal funding for recent arrivals is suspended for 90 days amid a foreign assistance review. Agencies must halt new work and cancel pending obligations, risking food rent and utilities for hundreds of refugees. Anne Dugger says the group remains determined to continue services despite the setback.
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Cedar Rapids water exceeds lead guideline for children
About a third of Cedar Rapids annual tests show lead levels above the recommended limit for children, though the city’s water meets federal requirements. 53 sampling sites yearly test for compliance and lead control. A city survey estimates up to 17 percent of service lines may contain lead, jointly owned by the city and customers.
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