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ICCSD cannot afford delays on human resources leadership | Opinion

As the school year rapidly approaches, one critical Iowa City school district department remains without leadership: Human Resources. Anyone who watched the July 28 school board meeting witnessed a troubling reversal in direction regarding how to address that vacancy. After initially supporting a temporary HR leadershi
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Driver dies after Linn County pursuit ends in ditch near Wright Brothers Boulevard

A driver died after a Linn County deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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Johnson County Poor Farm to open new shared-use commercial kitchen

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new shared-use commercial kitchen at the Johnson County Poor Farm is now accepting applications from farmers, food truck operators, cooking class instructors and others looking to expand their food businesses. Community members were invited to tour the space at an open house Saturday afternoo
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Top NJ wrestling prospect Sonny Amato decommits from Iowa

Two-time New Jersey state champion Sonny Amato, who’s ranked No. 6 in the country at 150 lbs., decommitted from Iowa. The news was made official via his Instagram account Saturday. Amato’s top seven schools last August included Virginia Tech, Arizona State, Rutgers, Iowa, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Ohio State. The rising
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1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle hits cars on Highway 20 shoulder, Iowa State...

One person died and two others were injured after an eastbound vehicle hit two vehicles parked on the shoulder of Highway 20, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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IN FOCUS: 8.7.26 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller

The City of Marion extends condolences to the family and friends of former Councilmember Kay Lammers. Ms. Lammers passed away on July 31, 2026, following a brief illness. Kay cared deeply about the community and served as the Ward 3 representative from 1996 to 2011. We sincerely appreciate her 15 years of public servic
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Iowa’s tax-free weekend returns, offering savings on back-to-school clothing and more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Iowans can save on some back-to-school and seasonal purchases as the state’s annual sales tax holiday gets underway Friday. Businesses open Aug. 7 and 8 are required to waive state and local option sales taxes on qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item, according to the Iow
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Severe Storms Hit Eastern Iowa Friday Evening

Severe storms swept through eastern Iowa on Friday evening. The National Weather Service issued several Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, impacting portions of Fayette, Buchanan, Delaware, Linn and Jones counties. The cluster of storms moved in from the northwest starting in the 4 pm hour, traveling so
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St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival kicks off Friday

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The wait is over, the 2026 St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival starts Friday. That means three days of family-friendly fun, rides, games, music and of course — corn!. On Thursday, volunteers shucked all 18,000 ears of corn that will be sold for $1 at...
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Iowa sales tax holiday: not all back-to-school items qualify

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s sales tax holiday runs from Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8 for consumers to get some relief from paying extra ahead of school starting. However, the rules for which purchases qualify are particular. Lisa Brislawn, owner of the recently rebranded LaLa B’s...

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