Marion Family Donates Cedar Rapids City Tree for Greene Square Lights
The Gingrich family of Marion donated their yard grown spruce to Cedar Rapids for the Greene Square Christmas tree lighting. The 2016-planted tree survived the derecho and will be lit after remarks by Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell at Greene Square on Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Gingrich family donated a spruce for Cedar Rapids Greene Square event. Activities lead to the 5:30 pm lights, with remarks by Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell. Free and open to all as part of Christmas in Cedar Rapids.
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Climate study warns of warmer Midwest with longer heat waves
A regional assessment shows the Midwest warming, with Upper Midwest temperatures over 2 degrees higher than a century ago and five fewer cold days. Heat waves become hotter longer and more frequent while heavy rain and floods rise, stressing crops and infrastructure across Iowa and neighboring states.
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Midwest braced as climate change reshapes risk and power
Fifth National Climate Assessment warns that warming accelerates, sea levels rise, and emissions must fall sharply. Iowa and Midwest faces greater drought flood losses, vulnerable groups endure health impacts, while wind energy grows and infrastructure adapts with new funding and resilience hubs.
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