Fireworks Use Open After New Iowa Law July 1
A new Iowa law Senate File 303 took effect July 1 prohibiting cities from banning consumer fireworks. Cedar Rapids permits sales and use July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. but Fire Marshal Stephen Mast advises caution despite legality.
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Iowa Faces Long Term Slow Growth Amid Pandemic Aftermath
Iowa’s GDP fell 6.1 percent in Q1 2025, the worst in the nation tied with Nebraska. Experts say Iowa’s economy has lagged since 2018 with little job growth through the pandemic and beyond, while officials note a sluggish farm economy and national policy factors.
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Traer woman on trial for murdering husband for insurance
Prosecutor describes Karina Cooper and lover Huston Danker plotting to kill Ryan Cooper on June 18 2021 to claim a $500000 life policy. Text messages cited show calculated plan and affair while Karina faced first degree murder charges.
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