Iowa ends local mask mandates as state passes school health law
Iowa lawmakers approve a bill prohibiting city and county mask requirements beyond the state policy, allowing districts to drop masking. Governor praises the measure while local officials say the move undermines local control and CDC guidance.
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Safe return festival events on Cedar Rapids grounds June 24 27
The Freedom Festival outlines a mixed in person and online program starting June 24 with a walk through parade June 26 and a medallion hunt offering a $500 Hy-Vee gift card. Events include a June 14 15 Log Carving Demo and online auctions and concerts with details on freedomfestival.com and local media.
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Defense Focuses on Confession in Tibbetts Case Trial
Jurors hear a partial confession and surveillance video are key elements as Baihena Rivera faces life if convicted of the Tibbetts stabbing. The defense seeks to challenge the coerced confession while prosecutors outline a timeline from August 2018 including video of a runner and a black Malibu linked to Rivera.
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