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Linn-Mar schools declining enrollment contributing to $2.5 million in budget cuts

Linn-Mar schools declining enrollment contributing to $2.5 million in budget cuts

Grace King K-12 Education 10m ago10m ago

School board to consider district’s budget Monday

Republican lawmakers advance bill to reduce Iowa income taxes by $1 billion

Republican lawmakers advance bill to reduce Iowa income taxes by $1 billion

State Government Apr. 19, 2024 9:45 am5h ago

Hawkeyes Spencer Lee, Gilman advance at U.S. Olympic trials: Day 1 updates

Hawkeyes Spencer Lee, Gilman advance at U.S. Olympic trials: Day 1 updates

Iowa Hawkeyes Sports 90m ago90m ago

Iowa lawsuit claims USDA can’t deny benefits for farming in a wetland

Iowa lawsuit claims USDA can’t deny benefits for farming in a wetland

Environmental News 4h ago4h ago

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Crime and Courts 2h ago2h ago

Prairie navigates changing teacher salary schedule as minimum salaries increase

Prairie navigates changing teacher salary schedule as minimum salaries increase

K-12 Education Apr. 19, 2024 8:56 am6h ago

EPA again will allow summer sales of higher ethanol blend

EPA again will allow summer sales of higher ethanol blend

Energy 90m ago90m ago

Iowa House budget would limit DEI offices at public universities

Iowa House budget would limit DEI offices at public universities

Iowa House budget would limit DEI offices at public universities

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau State Government Apr. 19, 2024 9:54 am5h ago

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Marissa Payne Local Government Apr. 19, 2024 7:48 am7h ago

Rain shrinks area of extreme drought in Eastern Iowa

Rain shrinks area of extreme drought in Eastern Iowa

Rain shrinks area of extreme drought in Eastern Iowa

The Gazette Environmental News Apr. 19, 2024 9:22 am5h ago

Capitol Notebook: Bill prescribing Iowa’s use of $27M in opioid settlement funds advances

Capitol Notebook: Bill prescribing Iowa’s use of $27M in opioid settlement funds advances

Capitol Notebook: Bill prescribing Iowa’s use of $27M in opioid settlement funds advances

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau State Government Apr. 18, 2024 7:18 pm19h ago

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5 Iowa storylines to follow at USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials

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Tim Lester enjoys ‘marathon and a sprint’ of implementing Iowa’s new offense

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Lewis Black ready to rant and roll in I.C.

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Suzanne Vega bringing something old, new to I.C. concert

Suzanne Vega bringing something old, new to I.C. concert

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Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

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Improv group pairs students with professionals on stage

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Opinion: Iowa lawmakers have done enough damage. Go home

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McDonald’s breakfast bagels are returning to Iowa for the first time since 2020

McDonald’s breakfast bagels are returning to Iowa for the first time since 2020

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New Iowa City bar opens in old Mosley’s

New Iowa City bar opens in old Mosley’s

New Iowa City bar opens in old Mosley’s

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Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Crime and Courts 2h ago2h ago

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

Crime and Courts Apr. 18, 2024 7:40 am1d ago

Cedar Rapids woman to plea to stealing from Madison PTA

Cedar Rapids woman to plea to stealing from Madison PTA

Cedar Rapids woman to plea to stealing from Madison PTA

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Footwear impression found in blood matched boots of Curtis Padgett

Footwear impression found in blood matched boots of Curtis Padgett

Footwear impression found in blood matched boots of Curtis Padgett

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Charles LeRoy Sharff

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Gladys Folkmann

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