The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced a new initiative Monday morning that focuses on supporting local businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rally C.A.P. — which […]
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White supremacist propaganda disguised as COVID-19 warning distributed in eastern Iowa
White supremacist propaganda disguised as a health warning about COVID-19 is being distributed in eastern Iowa. Residents in Iowa City, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids and Davenport have recently reported finding […]
Letter to the editor: From peace caravan to mass protest during the pandemic
By Ben Otoadese, City High senior, Iowa City Submitted June 1 Just one week ago, on Memorial Day, I grudgingly grabbed my face mask and joined my mom on the […]
Dear Kiki: I can’t convince my partner or his kids to wear masks
Questions about love and sex in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area can be submitted to dearkiki@littlevillagemag.com, or anonymously using this form. Questions may be edited for clarity and length, and […]
The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 drops below 300 for the first time in Iowa since April
At 10 a.m. on Friday, the Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting another 387 Iowans had tested positive for COVID-19 during the previous 24 hours, bringing the state’s total […]
Cedar Rapids will launch the Rollin’ Recmobile program later this month
The City of Cedar Rapids is launching the Rollin’ Recmobile later this month to bring a variety of family-friendly activities to the community. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department canceled […]
Gov. Reynolds won’t ‘second guess’ Tyson’s decision to penalize workers for missing shifts due to illness, as another 694 cases of COVID-19 are reported in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds focused on defending Test Iowa from critics during her prepared remarks at her press conference on Thursday. “Test Iowa is now generating more tests than any other testing option in Iowa,” she said. “While we have not yet hit our capacity of 3,000 tests in one day, I’m proud that we’re getting close. Our highest daily total to date is 2,356 tests.”
Your Village: How is Iowa City recycling adapting to COVID-19?
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Wine, dine and donate: Brix contributes more than $13,000 to fellow downtown businesses and arts organizations
When Nick Craig, owner of Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar in Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood, was making plans for his girlfriend’s April 19 birthday, he knew the couple couldn’t […]
Disabled individuals, many at high risk for COVID-19, also face additional challenges while social distancing
When Kim Downes first explained to her daughter Haley that many people were getting sick and dying due to a virus, Haley asked, “Can we send them flowers?” As a […]
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Linn County are slowing down but public health is watching for a possible surge
The number of newly reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Linn County has decreased over the past few weeks, but officials are preparing for a possible second wave of the […]
The Iowa Legislature reconvenes, will consider protecting businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
On Wednesday, the Iowa Legislature reconvened for the first time since March 16, when it went into emergency recess in response to the spread of COVID-19 in the state. And issues related to the virus will loom large in the coming weeks.