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New Iowa THC Law Set To Go In Place Today Regarding Potency Levels
(Des Moines, IA) — A new law in Iowa regulating THC in products takes effect today. The law caps the amount of THC allowed per serving and container. It requires products with THC to be labeled with health risk advisories and prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing such products. The Department of Health and Human Services will establish rules related to packaging and labeling, with guidelines expected to be finalized after the law takes effect.
This Iowan forged through fear while camping and found love. Then she faced another one.
Editor's note: Nicole Schrader first told this story on stage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel." The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. An edited version appears below. There...
Iowa Communities Start Rebuilding After Flood Damaging
(Pottawattamie County) Communities in western Iowa are still grappling with catastrophic flooding a week after it began. Some areas are beginning to rebuild, while others remain submerged. Pottawattamie County is particularly affected, with Riverside Park in Council Bluffs still underwater as the river nears its peak. Residents are on high...
New law increases penalties for swatting/hoax callers
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - One of the many laws going into effect Monday adds harsher penalties to swatting call charges. Swatting is when somebody makes a hoax call to law enforcement to get a response. We’ve seen this happen at several schools and businesses here in Eastern Iowa over the last year, often resulting in dozens of police officers flocking to a scene when there is actually no danger.
Quad City magician brings magic, comedy show to events all across the area
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Magician T.J. Regul is a seasoned entertainer with an exceptional ability to mix magic and comedy to bring family-friendly entertainment to events all across the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and the Midwest region. Regul is available to make any event--such as a wedding, backyard birthday...
New Restaurant Moves Into Historic Sokol Gymnasium in Downtown Cedar Rapids
A new Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant gave customers a sneak preview over the weekend! The District CR is preparing to open its doors in the very near future!. The District CR is located at 415 3rd Street SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the former home of Backpocket Brewing Pilot Pub and Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. The building is known as the Sokol Gymnasium and has a long history in Cedar Rapids. It was originally built in 1908, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building had to undergo some serious repairs and renovations after being damaged during the Flood of 2008, but it's still standing strong today.
HACAP hosts food pantry at previous First Ave. Hy-Vee location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — HACAP hosted a mobile food pantry on Monday at the previous Hy-Vee First Ave. store location in response to the store's recent closure. People in the Mound View and Wellington Heights neighborhoods were able to drive in or walk up to get food on a first-come, first-served basis.
Driftless Water Defenders Go on the Offensive in Iowa
Now, Edgerton is organizing in Decorah again, but this time to preserve water quality in the Driftless area of the Midwest. On June 15, Edgerton helped greet the crowd of 100 people who attended the kickoff event for the Driftless Water Defenders, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit that plans to organize and educate citizens, and to litigate around water quality issues in Iowa’s Driftless area.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Offering Free Admission
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is once again offering free admission. The Free Summer Accessibility Program runs from July 2nd to September 1st. The Museum of Art is currently home to 16 galleries, and all are included under the free admission program.
Funding helps support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts
A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica is helping support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts. “We have always been incredibly passionate about getting girls connected to the outdoors,” says Diane Nelson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. “Aegon Transamerica’s support means that we can continue to provide girls with high-quality programming, so […]
Operation Quickfind Cancelled: Jasean Byrd
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for a 13-year-old male. Jasean Byrd was last seen around 3:30 pm on June 29th in the 200 block of B Avenue in Hiawatha. He is 5′7″ and weighs 150 pounds, with Hazel eyes and brown hair....
Iowa Doctor Pleads Guilty to HIPAA Violations
An Iowa emergency room doctor has pleaded guilty to violating HIPAA by knowingly accessing the medical records of two patients without authorization when there was no treatment relationship with the patients. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 33, was a resident at two University of Iowa hospitals between 2020 and 2023, one in Cedar Rapids and another in Iowa City. During that time, Hernandez Roman knowingly and without authorization obtained the medical records of two individuals without their knowledge or consent. The two individuals did not have a treatment relationship with Hernandez Roman and were former romantic partners.
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