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Cedar Rapids extends automated traffic camera contract to 2027

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cedar Rapids City Council has given a green light to continued operation of the city’s automated traffic cameras, extending the city’s contract for the system’s operation through June 30, 2027. The city …

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Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion not protected by state constitution

Associated Press: The Iowa Supreme Court today cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right …

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Iowa Supreme Court approves grants for nonprofit programs

The Iowa Supreme Court has approved $241,373 in grants to nonprofit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems, the court announced. The grants were awarded to 11 Iowa organizations. The …

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Reynolds announces $100 million to prevent school shootings in Iowa

Des Moines Register: Iowa will spend $100 million of federal funding to prevent school shootings, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. The money will be used to conduct vulnerability assessments on schools, provide active shooter training, hire …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation, IEDA announce new position to address child care needs

The Iowa Women’s Foundation in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a new full-time position dedicated to helping Iowa businesses develop child care policies for their employees, as part of a recommendation brought forth …

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Des Moines police didn’t report crime data to the FBI in 2021

Axios Des Moines: The Des Moines Police Department failed to report its 2021 crime data to the FBI, according to information provided to Axios from a partnership with the Marshall Project. The DMPD is a part …

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Franken wins Democratic US Senate primary; to take on Grassley in November

Des Moines Register: Democrat Mike Franken will take on Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in November, clinching an upset victory over perceived frontrunner Abby Finkenauer. Franken, a retired Navy admiral, entered the race months after Finkenauer, …

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What to watch for in Iowa primaries today

Des Moines Register: Iowans will head to the ballot box today, casting the final votes in primary elections that will determine matchups in key races across the state, from Congress to the Statehouse. A trio of …

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Ankeny council approves annexation plan, setting up conflict with Alleman

Des Moines Register: The Ankeny City Council signed off on a plan to bring new land into its borders over the objections of some landowners and the city’s northern neighbor. Without discussion, the council unanimously voted …

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Alleman will revise plan to halt Ankeny encroachment

Axios Des Moines: Alleman will drop a 6-acre parcel from its annexation proposal to resolve concerns Polk County supervisors raised last week, Mayor Bob Kramme said. Supervisors said they would reconsider the small city’s plans to …

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