Cedar Rapids school board elects new leaders
Cedar Rapids selects John Laverty and Gary Anhalt as president and vice president for one year each. Laverty has previously led the board from 2010 to 2012 and serves as University of Iowa admissions official. Anhalt, a retired teacher, joins the leadership team as a first-time president or vice president.
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Johnson County Bomb Squad Faces A Busy Fall
In Iowa City the Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad reports a surge in calls as the University of Iowa campus sees two suspicious packages and a lockdown. Doug Roling notes the team averages 10 to 12 yearly calls, with this year likely an exceptional one due to fall activity.
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Mowing restrictions aim to protect monarch habitat in Iowa
Iowa officials debate roadside mowing to protect monarch butterflies. Linn County roads crews mow to improve visibility and safety, but critics urge delaying mowing until after peak bloom to preserve milkweed and pollinator habitat. State code limits mowing to near roads and prohibits before July 15, with harvest hay allowed after July 15 with permits.
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