Cedar Rapids deploys 70 license plate reader cameras
Cedar Rapids police installed 70 stationary license plate reader cameras to scan plates and cross check against national databases for missing persons alerts stolen vehicle reports and arrest warrants. Police say the system acts as a force multiplier improving efficiency though officers verify all hits before action.
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What have Iowans invented
Bailey Cichon explores Iowa ingenuity highlighting who invented the bread slicing machine trampoline and computer and how these everyday items shaped lives. The feature notes sliced bread’s 1927 era and Iowa ties to the inventions.
Curious Iowa QR Prompt Sparks Local Inquiry
A brief card invites residents to scan a QR code to pose questions about Iowa culture and its people. It prompts curiosity about local traditions, communities, and daily life, aiming to engage readers in a public dialogue.
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Immigration boosts Midwest growth and counts in Sun Belt
Immigrants drove population gains across 38 percent of counties from mid 2020 to mid 2024, notably in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota. In Texas Harris County led growth with over 260000 newcomers, while Florida and Arizona also show major gains. The new Census method aims to better capture asylum seekers refugees and students for future tweaks.
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