Vote early with Sean Astin Java House, Washington St. Downtown — Thursday, Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Today is the first day for early voting in Iowa and local groups are working to make sure people are able to register, gather information on candidates and cast their ballots. The University of Iowa Democrats are gaining […]
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Some Cedar Rapids residents head home as water recedes
As the Cedar River began its slow descent from peak flood stage, a shrinking evacuation area meant some area residents were able to go home Wednesday. Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said during a Wednesday morning press conference that individuals were allowed to return to about 2,500 homes and businesses. Not everyone has been […]
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Forum will discuss ballot measure on proposed Iowa City Charter amendment
Charter Amendment Forum Iowa City City Hall — Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Those curious about a ballot measure that would decrease the number of signatures needed to file a petition in Iowa City can attend a forum at Iowa City City Hall tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Panelists will discuss arguments […]
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Protections hold as Cedar River reaches crest, but Cedar Rapids still on high alert
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids reached a crest of 22 feet today and is expected to slowly work its way back down, falling below flood stage Sunday evening, according to predictions from the National Weather Service. “We’re in the final countdown,” said Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett, but warned that the city is not […]
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UPDATED: 13-year-old girl killed in Cedar Rapids shooting
Update: Cedar Rapids police identified the 13-year-old girl as Ireshia Parks, according to a Wednesday press release. The State Medical Examiner in Ankeny is expected to perform an autopsy. The three male suspects who were taken into custody on Tuesday were charged. A 13-year old juvenile was charged with involuntary manslaughter, carrying weapons and interference […]
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Viewers watched Clinton, Trump face off as presidential race enters last six weeks
Voters watched the presidential candidates — Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump — face off for the first time last night in a national debate. And with the candidates on a split-screen with nowhere to hide, viewers had plenty of time to judge their facial expressions and reactions as well as […]
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Next 48 hours crucial as Cedar Rapids braces for second biggest flood in its history
With the Cedar River already above major flood stage on Monday morning, Cedar Rapids is facing a dangerous period — watching the waters rise and eyeing temporary flood protections for any potential weaknesses needing repair or reinforcement. “If it works, we will have saved the city,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said during a Monday […]
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Women on Fire highlights female chefs and other food workers in Iowa City
Women on Fire Pullman Bar & Diner — Monday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. There’s no question: Many women love to cook. Traditionally, a woman’s role was — and for some, still is — to run the kitchen at home. Still, men overwhelmingly dominate chef positions at restaurants nationwide. Last year, only 19.6 percent of […]
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Hundreds of Cedar Rapids homes, businesses in the path of the flood
The National Weather Service increased the predicted Cedar River flood level in Cedar Rapids by about one foot to 25.3 feet. The river is expected to crest Tuesday morning and fall back below flood stage by Friday. Nearly 400 commercial properties and 1,349 residences in Cedar Rapids will be in harm’s way if the Cedar […]
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Photos: Nebi Bemetesiani (Water is Life) Rally
Rain didn’t stop nearly 70 people from making their way to the University of Iowa Pentacrest to attend a protest organized by the Native American Student Association. The irony of the pouring rain falling on the Nebi Bemetesiani (Water is Life) banner was not lost of those in attendance. Huddled on the steps of the […]
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Cedar Rapids prepares for flooding
In news that brings back painful memories of the 2008 flood, officials announced that the Cedar River is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday and reach 24.1 feet Tuesday morning, impacting businesses and homes in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Neighborhoods that would be impacted at that level include Time Check, Czech Village, New Bohemia and […]
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Jingle Cross, World Cup events kick off today in Iowa City
Cyclists will soon be racing up and down Mount Krumpit on the Johnson County Fairgrounds as a series of cylco-cross events, including the Telenet UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup, kick off Thursday evening. The world cup event is putting Iowa City on the map. It is one of only two American cities to host a world […]
