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Zimmer flips seat for Democrats in state Senate
A local school board president who ran on supporting public education flipped a Republican state Senate seat blue. Democrat Mike Zimmer of DeWitt, 64, won a special election to fill a senate seat north of Davenport. The seat which was vacated by Republican Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer will now be represented by Democrat. His term…
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IA students question need for bill that allows for disrespecting names in school
A bill that would ensure there are no penalties for disrespecting students and school employees advanced through a House education subcommittee on Tuesday morning with support from Reps. Helena Hayes (R–New Sharon) and Henry Stone (R–Forest City). Rep. Heather Matson (D-Ankeny) did not support the legislation. The bill states that there should be no penalties…
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Guest post: Forget Project 2025. We need a better Farm Bill
When it comes to farm policy in 2025, we don’t need Project 2025. We need a new Farm Bill that acknowledges the challenges we face, tackles them head on, and puts our rural communities before corporate profits. Reading about the recent round of layoffs at John Deere’s Ottumwa plant got me thinking about the future…
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10 facts about Cedar Rapids native Elijah Wood on his birthday
Elijah Wood is one of Eastern Iowa’s connections to Hollywood. Here are 10 compelling facts about the famous Iowan.
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People are leaving states with abortion bans, according to study
A new analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that since 2022, states with near-total abortion bans appear to have lost 36,000 people per quarter, with single people, who tend to skew younger, being more likely to leave. Tens of thousands of people, in particular single people, have left states with abortion bans…
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Special election is Tuesday for Clinton state Senate seat
Tuesday’s special election will decide who fills the vacancy left by Lieutenant Gov. Chris Cournoyer. The special election for the vacant state Senate seat in District 35 will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two candidates are on the ballot:…
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University of Iowa Wave is officially the top college sports tradition in the country
From sacred game-day rituals to stadium-wide celebrations, find out which beloved Iowa tradition topped USA TODAY’s best college sports list.
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Astro-Adventures: Cedar Rapids Activities for every Zodiac Sign
What’s your Zodiac sign? Check out this list of activities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that are inspired by astrological signs.
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15 places to go for winter fun in Iowa
Discover the 15 top winter destinations in Iowa for skiing, ice fishing, shopping, and more.
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IA Republicans advance bill to make schools teach that life begins at conception
A bill requiring educators to teach students that life begins at conception was passed through a Senate subcommittee on Thursday by Sens. Jeff Taylor (R-Sioux Center) and Sandy Salmon (R-Janesville).
