The Advocates for Social Justice (ASJ) have published their research and recommendations for what a citizens review board should look like in Cedar Rapids and what should be kept in […]
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Letter to the editor: The Advocates for Social Justice release their recommendations for a Citizen Review Board
By the Advocates for Social Justice The first of seven demands announced on June 6 by the Advocates for Social Justice (ASJ) called for the creation of a Citizen Review […]
Another 389 Iowans test positive for COVID-19
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported another 389 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed during the 24-hour period ending at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The new cases increase the […]
COVID-19: Another 667 cases in Iowa as public health experts call for statewide mask mandate
During the 24-hour period that ended at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported another 667 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing to the total number of […]
Appeal hearing scheduled for fired Cedar Rapids Police officer Lucas Jones
The Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission met virtually on Thursday to discuss details of the appeal hearing for former Cedar Rapids Police Officer Lucas Jones. A tentative date was set […]
United Way holding pop-up events to help people facing challenges due to COVID-19
The United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties will be holding three pop-up events during the last week of July to help people connect with resources that can help them […]
COVID-19: 451 more Iowans test positive; new cases and deaths at long-term care facilities surge
Another 451 Iowans were confirmed as having COVID-19 between 10 a.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. on Friday, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. The newly reported cases […]
First inmate at Linn County jail tests positive for COVID-19 (Updated)
A person being held in the Linn County Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19, the Sheriff’s Department announced on Thursday. The individual has been in custody at the jail […]
COVID-19: Iowa now has more than 40,000 total cases; Solon schools won’t require face masks
Another 716 Iowans were confirmed as having COVID-19 between 10 a.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. The newly reported cases […]
Public libraries in Cedar Rapids and Marion begin limited reopenings
People will be able to reserve a computer for an hour at the Cedar Rapids Public Library starting Monday. Both guests and members will have to schedule an appointment in […]
Johnson County Board of Supervisors approves face mask mandate
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution mandating the wearing face covering in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 during its meeting on Thursday morning. The […]
Iowa Department of Public Health understated extent of COVID-19 outbreak at Columbus Junction Tyson plant
On May 5, almost a month after an outbreak of COVID-19 forced the Tyson meat processing plant in Columbus Junction to temporarily close, the Iowa Department of Public Health finally […]