Iowa wins federal grant to expand high speed internet
Iowa secures more than 415 million from a national Broadband BEAD grant to deploy and upgrade networks across the state under the 2021 infrastructure law. States must finalize proposals and show universal coverage plans. four states including Iowa received approval. The release cites Biden administration support and notes final proposals due a year after initial approval.
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Cedar Rapids man charged in fatal crash with BAC 0.189
Spenser Michael Kann 30 faces homicide by vehicle operating under the influence and OWI second offense after a Aug 21 crash left motorcyclist Nicholas Cox 44 dead. A blood test over two hours after the crash showed 0.189 BAC and THC metabolites. An open container citation and failure to yield also cited. Court records show a $100,000 cash bail.
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North Liberty woman charged with harassing school principal
Melody Peer, 41, was charged with first degree harassment after allegedly threatening North Central Middle School principal Colby Miller on Sept 13. She confronted staff about a student issue, yelled, used racial slurs, and threatened to kill Miller before leaving. a trespass warning and no contact order were issued.
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