UI law professor calls for new privacy protections for genetic data
A University of Iowa legal scholar who’s an expert on genetic privacy says the thousands of Iowans who used the genetic testing company 23andMe may have dodged a bullet with its recent bankruptcy, but she fears repeats with similar companies. UI law professor Anya Prince says the genetic data...
BLAIRSTOWN CITY COUNCIL – Sept. 8, 2025
The regular meeting of the Blairstown City Council was held Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Metz, Hagen and Becker. Absent: Davidson and Dellamuth. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kubichek. Motion made by Metz, seconded by Hagen to approve the agenda as read. All...
Eastern Iowa residents say AI surveillance cameras lack transparency and regulation
Community members in eastern Iowa are bringing attention to a new surveillance technology that’s been quietly rolled out across the state. It’s a tool that helps law enforcement agencies track vehicles across multiple jurisdictions. While some say it helps reduce crime, there are growing concerns that it might be...
Arrest made in cold case of Baby John Doe found in Iowa City landfill...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — In 1992 a baby was discovered in an Iowa City landfill. Now, over 30 years later, authorities say they’ve made an arrest in the case. On December 21, 1992, the body of an infant was found at the Iowa City Landfill. At the time, the infant couldn’t be identified and was […]
Working Iowa: Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery is hiring baristas
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Many people like to start their day with coffee, and Feedwell Kitchen and Bakery is looking for baristas. “The first barista that comes in comes in at 6:30 in the morning to get everything set up. But a typical barista will make lots of coffee drinks, serve our customers, take care of the...
University of Iowa Professor to Return Documents to Survivors of Native American Boarding Schools
In the dimly lit rooms of the National Archives, Joe Maxwell recalled digging through what he described as “the bowels” of the U.S. government as he and other student research assistants sifted through boxes full of paperwork as a part of Project Return, a nationwide project set to launch officially in October.
Jury selection begins for man charged in Hoffman murder
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Jury selection began Monday morning for one of the men accused in the 2024 murder of 20-year-old woman from Marion. Dakota Van Patten is charged with First Degree Murder and Kidnapping in the death of Melody Hoffman. Investigators accuse Van Patten of helping McKinley Louisma...
Death investigation underway after body found in Iowa City
An unattended death investigation is now underway in Iowa City after a body was found outside Monday morning. ICPD got calls for a welfare check just after 9 a.m. in the 300 block of Prentiss Street. Officers found a body outdoors at the scene. Right now the name of the...
Cedar Rapids police capture reptilian rapper, looking for owner of ‘Iggy Smalls’
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An iguana, dubbed Iggy Smalls, is now with Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control after police captured him on a neighbor's porch. Police say Sergeant Chris Collins safely captured the reptile late last week, and the animal is now housed in the city's shelter. Animal...
55+ Connections: Week of 9/14/2025
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. Do you like jigsaw puzzles? And conversation? And snacks? And coffee? Then puzzle day is for you! Join us for a laid-back puzzling experience for our weekly activity.
