Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Libbie Randall
They are in need of foster parents of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
As they continue to work to repair the nearly 5 million dollars in damage, students have found alternative places to practice an instrument, gather for an event, or see a show.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Both departments say these incidents aren’t a reflection of their town or any town as it can happen to any public park.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:07 AM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Some things that can’t be fixed and replaced nearly as quickly are the trees.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Lockdowns and public restrictions gave everyone a lot to growl about. When an animal isn’t used to being around other animals, small children, large groups of people, or all of the above they can react in an aggressive way when present in any number of situations.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
North Linn and Tipton schools are two of the several districts in the area without AC in their buildings. Both take many factors into consideration before deciding to let out early.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Regardless of the stage of life, these birds are protected under the migratory bird treaty act. It’s been in place since 1918 and prohibits the killing, capturing, selling, trading, and/or transport of protected migratory bird species .
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 8:16 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
With this policy, students can use locker rooms, bathrooms or stay in rooms overnight correlating with their gender identity. The district’s attorney says this policy aligns with state and federal law and could protect the district from discrimination lawsuits.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Some of the students at the University of Iowa identify as pro-life and are pleased with the idea of abortion becoming illegal. Others say they are pro-choice and fear this would deny people basic healthcare rights.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Despite the cool soil temperatures, 9 percent of Iowa’s expected corn crop has been planted. That’s 11 days behind last year and 9 days behind the 5-year average.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Between inflation and competitive wages in the industry, they say their base pay isn’t enough.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Something as small as understanding a syllabus, to student loan debt, this program gives first generation students the chance to connect and get over those obstacles that many other students might not experience.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Linn County Supervisor, Ben Rogers says that the lot is leased to the county by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Now that public places everywhere are seeing safety-related restrictions lessen, the challenges for the Jasnous’ are still just as strong.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The idea came about after Russia invaded Ukraine. She realized the Center for Language and Culture Learning didn’t include information about Ukraine, so she wanted to offer her knowledge.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
As a a part of working for the clinic, all staff at the UIHC LGBTQ Clinic receives LGBTQ-specific “Cultural humility” training to ensure everyone who walks in the door feels welcomed and affirmed.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Almost all the supplies, including the merchandise were donated by community members. And the most expensive thing in the store is $12.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
He says he’s thankful to be working alongside three other men experiencing the same hardships he and his family are.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department hasn’t told him what the cause of the fire is yet.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
One of the topics during Tuesday’s roundtable was affordability when it comes to higher education.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The center’s newest academy is aimed at future early childhood educators. It’s a pilot program in partnership with the Iowa City School District and Kirkwood Community College.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Monday they launched an online Diversity Equity and Inclusion, or DEI Assessment. The questionnaire is free and confidential.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Only 150 other farms in the world have this distinction and this is the only one in Iowa.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The letter accuses the city of making outlandish demands to the department without giving them proper funding. It also states that administration made it hard or nearly impossible to recruit and hire additional volunteers.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The concern lies with how and if the school plans to preserve the building. They’re worried about the future of the historic building.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
For any survivors who feel they need to seek this service out, they are also offered what’s called crime victims’ compensation.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Public dollars from the city, county and school district support the SET fund, which supports the Group Violence Intervention strategy that’s intended to keep vulnerable young people alive, safe and out of prison.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
While these products are cost-effective in any given store, for students who need them they are free. The on-campus food bank has added these products to their inventory.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Cook is one of about 370 people who have been supported for 10 years or more by this model of heart pump -- the HeartMate II.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The drug is called asapiprant, and the key discovery when using it on these elderly mice comes from immune response.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The idea first came about a little over two years ago. That’s when the Linn County Board of Health came out with a statement that declared racism as a public health crisis.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
All proceeds made from Dr. Hoffman’s artwork will go to ‘Save the Children’ and its efforts in assisting children in Ukraine.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The LGBTQ Youth Center at Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids helps promote and advocate members of the LGBTQ+ community. The director says this is good, especially for young people, to see an ally in the White House.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Festival Director Scott Chrisman says one of the main goals for this year’s event is just to give filmmakers the chance to see their work on a big screen.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The Legislative Services Agency says if such a bill becomes law it will cost districts a combined 27.4-million dollars to pay for substitute teachers while classroom teachers upload materials.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
They have tried to modify their application to fit the qualifications, but as co-owner Melanie Grimm says, it’s proven nearly impossible.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
He wants people to know that he and his Russian colleagues support the people of Ukraine and have compassion for Russian citizens who don’t want war.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
For both UnityPoint and Mercy Medical Center, visitors for patients at the end of their lives are considered on a case-by-case basis. Mask-wearing is now optional for employees at UnityPoint that don’t work one on one with patients.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
According to Iowa Human Services, the average pay for direct-care workers is about $13 per hour. These extra funds would raise that to $16 per hour.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
The report identified poor communication with state health leaders that often left county health departments in awkward positions. That’s an area Linn County hopes to improve.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
There are two versions of this pill: paxlovid, which is for patients 12 and over, and lagevrio which is for those 18 and over. Some pharmacies can get it within a day.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
One year after two Anamosa State Penitentiary workers were killed by two inmates, the town is still processing the loss.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
If she is confirmed, Doolin said he believes it will give people, especially women of color, hope that more opportunities to be considered for positions of authority will be presented to them.
String of car break-ins near dog parks prompts Iowa City Police to remind people to lock their doors
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Public Safety Information officer Lee Hermiston says it’s best to always keep your windows rolled up after you park, lock your car, and keep any valuable items hidden from view.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
‘Think Iowa City’ says they plan to see at least an additional three million dollars come in to the area businesses during the first two rounds of the tournament.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Linn County Conservation wants to remind walkers, joggers, and bicyclists that if they see something unusual occurring at the trail that they don’t feel comfortable with, they are encouraged to call the department.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
It’s downloadable for iPhone and android and allows families to upload videos and pictures of their child within their home.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
They work with hotels and restaurants in the area to make sure they can accommodate up to 10,000 visitors.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Libbie Randall
Faculty and staff at MFL MarMac can go on forever about Shaun Mohs. They say he’s a sweet kid, always has a smile on his face, and he’s happy-go-lucky.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Libbie Randall
The non-profit supplies schools and events with pamphlets, bracelets, and t-shirts that advocates for mental health and provides people with resources to use in a crisis.