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State of Iowa Says Cedar Rapids Pool Must Remain Closed
The state of Iowa is contesting a Cedar Rapids company's efforts to reopen a swimming pool that could pose a threat to public health. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Custom Fitness is suing the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing in Polk County District Court. Linn County is also named as a defendant. The county is suing Custom Fitness over the company's alleged refusal to comply with orders that the pool remain closed to protect the public health according to the Gazette.
Sample food, raise music education funds at QC Flavor Fest
Sample the best locally made food and drinks while raising funds for music education programs at the second annual QC Flavor Fest from Common Chord. QC Flavor Fest will be on Thursday, October 3 from 5-8 p.m. at Common Chord, 129 North Main Street in Davenport. The event has 20 sampling stations from favorite area […]
Iowa's iconic butterfly at risk amid population threats
Regal fritillaries, the iconic butterflies of Iowa, are facing an increasing threat of population decline. Why it matters: Fritillaries rely on vast, untouched prairie lands, yet with only 0.1% of Iowa's original prairie remaining, the Iowa DNR has classified them as a species of "special concern." Driving the news: The...
Iowa judge orders state to delay certifying election ballots until libertarian challenges decided
An Iowa judge ordered the state to delay certifying ballots for the November election until a decision is made on whether the Libertarian Party candidates can appear. Polk County District Court Judge Michael Huppert granted a temporary injunction to Libertarian Party candidates after they disputed a ruling removing them from the ballot for allegedly not […]
Members of a Houston-Based Organization Responsible for Breaking Into Pharmacies in Rural Iowa and Nebraska Indicted
OMAHA, Neb – Five members of a Houston-based organization known for targeting rural pharmacies in Western Iowa and Western Nebraska face federal charges after breaking in and stealing pharmaceuticals in May and June of 2022 and 2023. These five people are part of a larger conspiracy being prosecuted out of the Eastern District of Arkansas in which 42 individuals hailing from Houston’s Fifth Ward are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.
Amana Colonies Cluster Dog Show brings presenters from around the United States
AMANA, Iowa — Some things are just tradition. The Amana RV Park and Event Center has been home to the Amana Colonies Cluster Dog Show every Labor Day weekend for the last 14 years. The show is meant to unite the community, bringing everyone together. "What I enjoy the...
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