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13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But Iowa and 12 other states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative […] The post 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Iowa Project AWARE Begins Cleanup Of Skunk River This Week
Over the next week, hundreds of volunteers are canoeing across the Skunk River in the KCII listening area as part of the Iowa Project AWARE annual river cleanup. An acronym for A Watershed Awareness River Expedition, Iowa Project AWARE began with the DNR in 2003 before moving to the non-profit N-Compass Incorporated. Event Director, Nina Marquardt shared the mission of their efforts with KCII. “Iowa Project AWARE is a volunteer river cleanup organization that goes to a different river in Iowa every year by canoe and clean up all of the visible trash and recycle as much as possible. We tent camp together at night and then in the evenings we hold educational programs in camps.”
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jul. 08, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said five people were displaced after a house fire on Saturday afternoon. Officials responded to a home in the 2200 block of O Ave. NW just before 2 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the fire, performed a search, and ventilated the home. CRFD said all occupants were accounted for and made it out of the home safely. There is major fire damage to the exterior of the home, and smoke, water and fire damage inside. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Show You Care Spotlight: North Liberty group helps raise money for nonprofits
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - What started as a hobby between friends decades ago, has turned into a creative way to give back. Classy Chassy Cruisers an Eastern Iowa nonprofit and the brainchild of Mark and Donna Heacock, who started the club with friends more than 20 years ago. Their...
Keeping Track of the Traditions
Sportsmanship and team structure can be one of the most important aspects of an athlete’s performance. Kennedy Track and Cross Country Teams utilize traditions to help them bond as a group and create a more enjoyable atmosphere throughout the season. The boys and girls cross country teams have similar...
55+ Connections: Week of 7/8/24
July 8 – 11 At the North Liberty Library, we believe every person’s story is a precious thread in our community’s tapestry. We invite you to participate in our oral history project using the renowned StoryCorps format to capture authentic voices and lived experiences. Through these recorded conversations, we aim to uncover diverse stories that have shaped our community’s identity. Your unique perspective, whether as a lifelong resident or newcomer, holds immense value in painting our shared past, present, and future. By sharing your story, you preserve your legacy and inspire others to embrace their narratives, creating a digital archive celebrating our diversity and heritage. Sign up for a time slot here.
After 50 years, Coralville Recreation Center may triple in size with additional pools, gyms
The City of Coralville hopes to more than triple the size of a popular facility. After five decades of serving families, the Coralville Recreation Center is ready for its $50 million makeover. The city revealed two design concepts at a public meeting in June. One plan calls for a new...
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 7/8/24
Iowa Football: Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Watch List ahead of 2024 season
Press Release via Matthew Weitzel, Iowa Football Communications. University of Iowa Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz is one of 21 head coaches named to the 2024 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List. The announcement was made Monday by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc.
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