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Cedar Valley Humane Society to close for relocation to new adoption facility in February
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (102+ words) by Iowa's News Now staff CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " A local animal shelter will temporarily close next month as it moves into a new adoption facility next door. The Cedar Valley Humane Society will close for two weeks starting Monday, Feb....
Rep. Mace introduces bill to extend tax break for American-made recreational boats
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (254+ words) WASHINGTON (WCIV) " U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace recently introduced legislation that would allow taxpayers to deduct interest paid on loans for certain American-made recreational boats, extending a tax benefit currently available for motor vehicles. To qualify, boats would need to be first…...
2026 legislative preview: Attorney General Bird focusing on more victim protections
3+ week, 1+ day ago (369+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " The 2026 legislative session is less than a week away and Iowa's Attorney General laid out her agenda. This session, Attorney General Brenna Bird is introducing legislation focused on victims. It's something she hopes will better protect them…...
Iowa City police ask for public's help in October assault investigation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (236+ words) Iowa City police are asking for help in a continued investigation into an assault that happened on Oct. 19.ICPD is looking to identify the people pictured below ... Iowa City police ask for public's help in October assault investigation IOWA CITY,…...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art receives Oaxacan artwork to honor local teacher
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (189+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art got a special gift of Oaxacan artwork in honor of longtime local art teacher Ellen Barth. Ellen, who taught art for many years at St. Pius Elementary School, was deeply involved…...
Community gathers to honor Charlie Kirk at Maranatha Bible Church memorial service
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (114+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Remembrances continue for Charlie Kirk who was murdered a little over two weeks ago Parishioners from Maranatha Bible Church gathered Monday on the city's southwest side to commemorate his life. They had speakers, song, scripture and prayer…...
No. 14 Iowa State going for 5-0 start in 1st Big 12 matchup vs. Arizona
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Iowa State has trailed for only 28 seconds this season and is looking to start 5-0 for the second year in a a row. The Cyclones won a school-record 11 games last year. Rocco Becht, 14-6 in his Big 12 ... No. 14 Iowa State going for…...
At least 90,000 people attended Charlie Kirk's memorial service, according to report
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (395+ words) At least 90,000 people attended conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday, the organization he founded reportedly told Fox News. Turning Point USA estimated that 70,000 attendees filled an Arizona stadium for the service, which involved speeches from widow Erika Kirk,…...
Cedar Rapids 1-Bag Challenge collects 40,000 bags of litter since 2012
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) Cedar Rapids residents collected 9,074 bags of litter through the Cedar Rapids 1-Bag Challenge in fiscal year 2024, breaking the previous record of 7,192 bags c ... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Cedar Rapids residents collected 9,074 bags of litter through the Cedar Rapids 1-Bag Challenge in…...
No Tax on tips? Iowa and federal bills could let workers keep more
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (549+ words) A Winter Storm Watch is posted for north central Iowa for the potential of heavy snow and strong winds, could lead to blizzard conditions by Nick El Hajj CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Lawmakers in Iowa and Washington, D.C. are separately considering measures…...