Iowa bans school mask mandates in latest law
Des Moines reports a new Iowa law bars mask mandates in schools effective immediately. Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Linn-Mar districts say they will comply. Cedar Rapids questions bus mask applicability while Linn‑Mar and Iowa City encourage continued masking inside schools.
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School district urges masking as bullying claims arise
Superintendent Matt Degner says 7A students have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. He recommends staff wear face coverings at work and social distancing is not possible. The note also mentions bullying and harassment of individuals.
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Bahena Rivera admits killing Tibbetts but cannot recall how
An Iowa murder trial testimony shows Cristhian Bahena Rivera admitting he killed Mollie Tibbetts after driving past her during a July 2018 run. He later led investigators to her remains in a cornfield and said he did it but cannot remember the method.
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July 4 fireworks return to downtown
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces a full return with a 7 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 fireworks from the First Avenue Bridge and Second Avenue Bridge access for holders of festival buttons. Balloon Glow June 10 at Hawkeye Downs features 10 tethered balloons with Alisabeth Von Presley headlining. DockDogs and other events will require advance reservations and ticket details.
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