Johnson County rolls out 2023 child care access programs
In Johnson County Iowa officials and partners launched a 2023 child care package including an assistance incentive, infant and toddler scholarships, and a wage boost for workers. Funded mainly by federal relief, the mix aims to help low income families and add child care slots, with funding through June 30, 2026, as sustainability efforts continue. The solutions group now spans multiple local and regional organizations to expand access countywide.
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Judge blocks Iowa vape sales ban HF 2677
A federal judge blocked Iowa House File 2677 aimed at banning sale of most vape products not FDA approved. Judge Stephanie Rose ruled the law overstepped state authority and was impliedly preempted by federal law. Iowa officials and advocates offered differing comments but no immediate plan to appeal.
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Wellington Heights grocery plan moves to council vote
Cedar Rapids developer Brad Bergeson proposes rezoning 1626 Fifth Ave SE from residential to commercial to open a small community grocery in Wellington Heights. The plan followed a failed planning commission vote and a June 2024 Hy-Vee closure nearby that spurred redevelopment talks.
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Possible New McDonalds at Cedar Rapids Fifth Avenue Site
Bergeson says a new McDonald’s at the Fifth Avenue location could improve a city food desert after the First Avenue Hy-Vee closure harmed residents, especially seniors and those without cars, by expanding access to groceries and meals.
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