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State Board finds probable cause against 3 Mid-Prairie administrators
WELLMAN, Iowa (KCRG) - The Mid-Prairie School Board is meeting behind closed doors Monday night as three administrators at the Mid-Prairie School District, including the superintendent, face hearings that could impact their teaching licenses with the state. KCRG’s i9 Investigative Team learned Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, which is tasked...
NWS assessment discovers straight-line wind damage, no tornado in Johnson County
Straight-line winds caused minor damage near Iowa City as part of a storm system that rolled through the area on Tuesday night. A preliminary National Weather Service assessment of two possible tornadic paths revealed that the damage was likely the result of high-speed straight-line winds, not a tornado as originally believed Tuesday night, the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency said on Facebook. ...
State board sanctions Iowa City massage therapist
An Iowa City massage therapist has been sanctioned and has had his license suspended for five years after a complaint from a female patient. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports available public records show that last year the board issued an emergency order suspending the license of Abelardo Rodriguez. The board also...
4thFest in Coralville to run through July 5th
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Independence Day holiday weekend is here in eastern Iowa and the City of Coralville is celebrating with a bang -- for a little bit longer -- this year. City leaders in Coralville are extending 4thFest through Friday, July 5th. That carnival is being held at...
Iowa City jazz festival prompts temporary transit route and stop changes July 5-6
Transit routes will be changing in Iowa City July 5 and 6 for the city’s annual Jazz Festival. Iowa City Transit’s bus interchange will temporarily relocate to Court Street between Clinton and Dubuque streets starting at 6 a.m. on July 5 and ending through July 6. The bus...
Coralville 4thFest returns with timeless fun
With a free concert, carnival, and fireworks show, Coralville’s Fourth of July celebration — 4thFest — is back with more timeless fun this year. The two-day celebration will kick off in S.T. Morrison Park on Wednesday, July 3, and end on Thursday, July 4, with a fireworks show after dark.
Iowa's political leaders say the state's businesses are being targeted by federal regulators
DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa’s entire Congressional delegation have sent letters to the Department of Labor’s Acting Secretary Julie Su in response to what they call Iowa businesses being targeted with excessive fines. Reynolds’ full letter reads as:. “I am writing on...
Phase 2B of the 5th St. Reconstruction Project to start July 8th in Coralville
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The 5th Street Reconstruction Project in Coralville continues to make progress as the first phase of construction wraps up. Now, city engineers are getting ready to start the second phase. That work will start on Monday, July 8th. City engineers are closing off a stretch of...
Emergency Room doctor pleads guilty to HIPAA violation
An emergency room doctor who illegally obtained the personal health information of multiple individuals pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, age 30, of Puerto...
7 Best Places to Live in Iowa 2024
When it comes to finding the perfect place to live in Iowa, 2024 offers some truly exceptional options. Iowa is renowned for its strong sense of community, affordable living, and diverse landscapes. I want to highlight the best places to live in Iowa, chosen by:. Vibrant economies. Top-notch schools. Recreational...
Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project update: Week 17
Week 17 of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project is complete. Paving of Dubuque Street occurred this week and will continue into next week. Dubuque Street is anticipated to be fully paved by mid-July. On Monday, July 8, the sidewalk on the east side of Dubuque Street between Washington Street and...
55+ Connections: Week of 7/1/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!. THE NORTH LIBERTY LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4TH FOR INDEPENDENCE...
Latest Addition Announced To WCHC Kalona Clinic
Washington County Hospital and Clinics announced this week that Malhar Goré, MD, will be joining the Kalona Clinic as a primary care provider. Dr. Goré earned his Doctorate from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, then completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where he served as Co-chief resident. In his more than 33 years of experience, Dr. Goré has held numerous roles in private clinics and emergency departments across Iowa. Goré also served as team physician for Iowa State University athletics.
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