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North Liberty considers removing Flock cameras

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty is deciding whether to remove its Flock cameras. The cameras were installed without the City Council approving its contract with Flock, the company that supplies them. How the cameras were installed. The process began in 2024, when the City Council unanimously approved the...
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Counties try to help after 2,000 Iowa refugees lose healthcare access

Some county health departments across Iowa are trying to fill the gaps after thousands of refugees lost Medicaid coverage this month. The change could restrict refugees’ access to most kinds of healthcare. In eastern Iowa, the Linn County Health Department has a list of more affordable healthcare options on...
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This Marion Restaurant’s Closing Announcement Came as a Shock

West End Diner brought something different to Marion when it opened in 2019. Soon the restaurant will close for good.
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Cedar Rapids schools report drop in teacher turnover

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District reported a nearly 35% reduction in teacher turnover over two years during its annual human resources presentation to the Board of Education. The district said teacher turnover fell from 15.52% in the 2023-24 school year to 10.12% in 2025-26....
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Kirkwood dean of industrial tech explains need to for more space

WILLIAMSBURG — Voters in the Kirkwood Community College service area will consider approval of an $88 million General Obligation Bond Nov. 3 to fund improvements to instructional spaces, laboratories, technology, and facilities that support many of the college’s highest-demand academic programs. The nursing and paramedics programs, healthcare, agricultural and business programs and information technology would benefit from the improvements as would manufacturing and trades, according to Kirkwood
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North Liberty brewery earns two medals at Great American Beer Festival

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Field Day Brewing Company earned a silver and bronze medal at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition. The North Liberty brewery’s Czech Amber Lager received a silver medal in the International-Style Amber Lager category. Its Czech Dark Lager received bronze in the International Dark Lager category.
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Sand’s church, debt of Lahn’s running mate become latest flashpoints in governor’s race

CEDAR FALLS/CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — There's three weeks to go until the Nov. 3 election, and both campaigns for governor are escalating their attacks. Tuesday's latest flashpoints centered on Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Derek Wulf's debt, and the church that Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand attends. Fox News...
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Cedar Rapids neighborhood counts down to casino opening in November, city wraps up street...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Crossing Casino is scheduled to open in mid-November - with road construction nearby scheduled for completion about a week before. Years of planning are coming to a close ahead of schedule as the opening was previously set for New Year’s Eve. On...
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Cedar Rapids student awarded after getting emergency care for her bus driver

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Bella Scott, a Viola Gibson Elementary student, received a Commendation for Heroic Action after her bus driver suffered a severe asthma attack while driving the school bus. On September 29, Bella noticed Ms. Christine, her bus driver, coughing, wheezing and struggling to breathe. Bella called...
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Iowa DNR to stock eastern Iowa ponds with trout this fall

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock several eastern Iowa ponds and lakes with trout this fall, including locations in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. The schedule includes:. Oct. 28: Heritage Pond in Dubuque at 11 a.m. Oct. 31: Discovery Park Pond...

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