As storm clean-up continues throughout Linn County, Cedar Rapids announced changes to both its nightly curfew and to one of its Neighborhood Resource Centers on Tuesday. The closure of the pod food distribution centers and one of the emergency shelters set up by the American Red Cross in Linn County were also announced. Cedar Rapids’ […]
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Federal judge rejects Hy-Vee’s attempt to dismiss class action lawsuit over its months-long data breach
On Monday, a federal judge in Illinois rejected a request by Hy-Vee to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by customers who had their credit and debit card information stolen during a massive data breach at some of the company’s stores. Judge Michael Mihm did dismiss three of the claims made by the plaintiffs — […]
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Marion Etch A Sketch artist sees unlimited potential in a 60-year-old toy
Tim Gallenbeck bought an Etch A Sketch for 99 cents at a thrift store in 2013. He hoped his daughters would play with it, but found himself using it more than them. In December of that year, Gallenbeck made a Christmas scene on the Etch A Sketch, posted it on Facebook and didn’t think much […]
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Walmart stores in Cedar Rapids and Marion will no longer be open 24 hours
Those who go to Walmart to satisfy their 2 a.m. snack cravings or diaper needs will soon have to find a new option. Starting on Saturday, Feb. 1, Linn County’s three Walmart stores will no longer be open 24 hours. The two locations in Cedar Rapids — 3601 29th Ave. SW and 2645 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE — will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight. The
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Forum at Linn-Mar High School will ask legislators and candidates about issues most important to youth
Editor’s note: Alex Drahos, one of the forum organizers, posted on Facebook Friday afternoon that the event has been canceled due to the weather. The last decade was filled with young activists in Iowa and across the country demanding their voices be heard on the issues important to them. And it doesn’t look like this will stop in 2020. Four Linn County high school students
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Three Linn County libraries to eliminate fines for overdue materials
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion are moving forward with the elimination of fines for overdue materials in an effort to better support and serve the community. The policy change has been approved by the boards of trustees of all three libraries. Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL) director Dara Schmidt said the next step is
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Linn County library laggards can do good and pay off their fines this month by donating food items
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion are accepting donations for nonperishable food items. For each item donated until Nov. 30, individuals will have $1 taken off of their fines for overdue materials. Those who have no fines but want to participate are also welcome to donate food items.
