Linn County Public Health announces comprehensive county health assessment
Linn County Public Health has announced a newly released comprehensive survey intended to evaluate the overall health picture in Linn County, including the Cedar Rapids area.
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Barack Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan in Senate race
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Iowa state Rep. Christina Bohannan for U.S. Senate in a basketball-themed campaign video ahead of Iowa’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Horizon Science Academy Cedar Rapids seeks one-year delay, moving planned opening to August 2027
Concept Schools has asked to delay the planned opening of Horizon Science Academy Cedar Rapids by one year after a proposed facility lease did not move forward.
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Des Moines expects early-August release of resident input on projected $12 million budget gap
Des Moines is expected to publish early-August results from an online feedback process on possible savings, revenue and service options tied to projected general-fund gaps in fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
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Iowa school-sports organizations begin new August activity calendar
Iowa’s statewide school-activity calendar lists Aug. 3, 2026, as the start of IGHSAU tennis practice and the IHSMA All-State Camp, with fall-sports practices scheduled to begin Aug. 10.
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Des Moines wastewater authority sets Aug. 18 hearing on loan application and project review
The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on a State Revolving Fund loan application and release environmental information and a project plan for public review.
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Cedar Rapids schedules 2026 Market After Dark for Aug. 29
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has listed Market After Dark for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Event details including hours, vendors and entertainment have not been specified in the available information.
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Iowa Will Preserve Social Security Benefits for Foster Youth
Iowa will shift eligible foster children’s Social Security survivor benefits into escrow and savings accounts, preserving the money for them instead of applying it toward foster-care costs.
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Iowa Opens Rural Residency Funding Program With Up to $10.5 Million Available
Iowa HHS is seeking applications for up to 14 rural residency programs, with awards capped at $750,000 and applications due August 24.