“White Pride” letters prompt possible hate crime investigation in SE Cedar Rapids
Plastic bags containing letters that included a Fascist symbol and “White Pride” verbiage were located outside at least four residences in SW Cedar…
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Cedar Rapids man offering LED UV lights to help sterilize local businesses
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) — From alcohol-based sanitizers to electrostatic sprayers, health care agencies, businesses, and really any and everywhere…
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Linn County Officials seek authority from Governor to issue local COVID mandates, such as masks
As of August 5th, there are 2,153 confirmed cases in Linn County and 87 deaths associated with COVID, the second-highest death count behind Polk…
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Dubuque Community Schools’ Superintendent looks to move start date back, pending board approval
Superintendent, Stan Rheingans said he’s requested to move it back the originally scheduled start date of Monday, August 24th pending approval at the…
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Linn County Supervisor, Brent Oleson announces plans to retire, not seeking re-election
Oleson was elected to his first four-year term in November 2008 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. He represents District 3 and is the…
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Mount Vernon issues mask mandate as Linn County sees resurgence in COVID-19 cases
257 cases were reported just last week and the week before 235, making it the highest 14-day average since the virus first hit.…
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Rally C.A.P. campaign aims to give consumers incentive to buy local amid pandemic
The campaign stands for Rally, Champion, and Protect, drawing attention to how important spending locally is, especially as small businesses look to…
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Cedar Rapids Community School District release finalized Return to Learn plan
The 10-page plan is based on three priorities, safety, providing options, and flexibility as conditions may continue to change. It’s also accompanied…
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Iowa State Auditor joining bi-partisan effort to monitor, compare COVID-19 response strategies
Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand said he is excited to work on the bi-partisan project to look at how each state has reported and monitored COVID-19 to…
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Cedar Rapids Kernels get creative with income after minor league baseball season canceled
In a typical year, the Veterans Memorial Stadium might see about 170,000 fans come through. At $9 to $11 on an average ticket, that’s a minimum of…
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