Backyard Chicken Laws in Iowa: Permits, Flock Limits, Coop Rules, and Rooster Bans
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Iowa has a long agricultural tradition, but keeping backyard chickens in a residential neighborhood is a different matter than running a farm — and the rules reflect that distinction. Whether you live in Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or...
Review: Cedar Rapids Animal Care adds 7 positions, upgrades systems, plans changes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids has released an independent operational review of Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control that affirms the city’s in-house operating model and outlines recommendations to modernize services and support long-term sustainability. The assessment, conducted by Matrix Consulting...
We’re seeking an Event Lead to Join the Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater Team
The City of North Liberty is seeking a detail-oriented individual with experience in the event industry for a new, part-time Event Lead role. Under general direction of the Event Coordinator, and in collaboration fellow Event Staff, this position leads and assists with the set up and execution of events hosted at...
Kirkwood Community College announces Dean’s List honors
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction include: Emily Hulme,...
Curbside Leaf Collection for Spring Starts March 30, 2026
Spring leaf collection is scheduled to start Monday, March 30, 2026 and will run through Friday, April 24. To have your leaves collected, residents should rake them within two feet of the street by 7 a.m. on each Monday. Crews will collect them by Friday. Please don’t bag your leaves or mix them with sticks,...
Everyday Iowa – Everyday Pets with Last Hope Animal Rescue
On this week's Everyday Pets sponsored by John's Automotive, we meet Lilac, a sweet pup from Last Hope Animal Rescue.
Marion approves $1 sale of former library site, 20-year tax rebates for redevelopment
MARION, Iowa — The Marion City Council has approved a development agreement to sell the city’s former library site to private developers for $1 and provide a 20-year tax rebate package. The council unanimously approved the agreement Thursday after a brief public hearing. The decision marks the latest...
Google’s Sneaky Trick to Sidestep an Iowa County’s Data Center Zoning Rules
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Google is seeking to bypass data center zoning...
Tornado Watch Issued Across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas Until 4 AM as Storms...
DES MOINES, IOWA — A new tornado watch has been issued across portions of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas as a dangerous line of storms moves through the region late tonight. Forecasters warn that the storm system could produce tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds as it tracks across several states through...
Iowa City Schools says governor’s ‘MAHA’ bill requirements come without enough funding
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District is pushing back against a state bill that would add new health-related requirements to public schools, saying the district cannot meet those mandates without additional funding. House File 2676, known as the governor’s “Make America Healthy Again” bill,...
