New push for Iowans to learn CPR and help save lives
Heart disease is the number-one killer in Iowa, claiming more than 7,000 lives each year. Cara Whipple, spokeswoman for the Iowa chapter of the American Heart Association, is urging Iowans […]
Bill would tax carbon flowing through proposed Iowa pipeline
A bill that would tax the liquid carbon dioxide flowing through a proposed pipeline has cleared an Iowa Senate committee, although lawmakers who advanced the bill say they’ll work “on […]
House bill would set tuition guarantee for UI, ISU, UNI students
A bill ready for debate in an Iowa House committee would direct the state universities to adopt a new tuition policy. Iowa residents who enter the University of Iowa, Iowa […]
Bill would ban greyhound race simulcasts at Iowa casinos
A bill that would ban simulcasts of greyhound races for gamblers at Iowa casinos has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate and House. Iowa ended live greyhound racing in […]
Ever heard of a snow drought? Iowa’s apparently in one now
Iowa’s in the midst of a what’s called a snow drought, according to the state climatologist. While we had three weekends in a row of heavy snows starting right after […]
State Audit finds issues with spending by former Tama County official
A report by the State Auditor’s Office has identified concerns with financial transactions processed by the former Tama County Human Resources Manager. The report lists more than $81,000 in unsupported […]
Ballet experts teach dance to eastern Iowa Parkinson’s patients
Instructors from the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet dance company will host a unique, tuition-free Dancing with Parkinson’s Workshop at the Iowa City Senior Center this morning. Parkinson’s disease affects the part […]
Cedar Rapids woman turns 100, continues donating blood
A 100-year-old woman in Cedar Rapids donated blood for the 51st time Monday while coordinating an ImpactLife blood drive at her church. Nadene Roberts turned 100 in December and helped […]
Excessive water use is a concern for Cedar Rapids-area data center
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a new ordinance regulating data center development when it meets tomorrow . The first draft says such large-scale projects need […]
Bill to ban smoking in Iowa casinos advances
A state legislator who owns a restaurant in northeast Iowa says the odds are good that a bill to ban smoking in state-licensed casinos passes the Iowa House this year. […]