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CDC mask mandate for travelers struck down by federal judge

CNN: A federal judge in Florida today struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mandate was unlawful because it exceeded the …

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Des Moines considers Lauridsen Amphitheater noise ordinance

Axios Des Moines: The Des Moines City Council is considering a noise control ordinance today that would require some Lauridsen Amphitheater concerts to end by 9 p.m. Some nearby residents have complained about noise, but music supporters …

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Polk County Supervisors replace nonprofit with new department to manage mental health and disability services; Cox will not lead department

 At a special public meeting on Thursday, the Polk County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of creating a new department focusing on behavioral health and disability services in the community. The resolution creates a new …

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Iowa caucuses lose guaranteed first spot; state Democrats can vie for chance

Des Moines Register: Iowa Democrats are no longer guaranteed a place at the front of the presidential nominating calendar after a panel of Democratic National Committee members voted Wednesday to effectively strip them of their coveted …

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Grimes council accepts land donation, $12 million for GrimesPlex

The city of Grimes now owns land on which a 50-acre multiuse sports complex is planned after the City Council this week approved accepting the land donation as well as $12 million from the project’s …

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Iowa rolls out new quality rating system for child care providers

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa Quality for Kids, a new quality rating system for child care providers, was introduced statewide on April 1. IQ4K is a voluntary program available for DHS licensed child care centers and preschools, …

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Cedar Rapids to save millions on derecho recovery with FEMA funds

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The federal government will cover a larger share of the cost for disasters that occurred in 2020 and 2021, a move that will save Iowa communities millions on 2020 derecho recovery expenses. A bill …

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Finkenauer to appeal Iowa judge’s ruling keeping her off Democratic primary ballot

Des Moines Register: U.S. Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer will appeal a judge’s ruling that says she cannot appear on Iowa’s June 7 Democratic primary ballot — a decision that has upended one of the state’s highest-profile …

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Parole revoked for Iowa man convicted of lottery rigging

Associated Press: A man serving a 25-year prison sentence for rigging computers to win lottery jackpots has had his parole revoked after he got into trouble in prison just before his scheduled release. Eddie Tipton was …

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Iowa to close Glenwood institution for people with severe disabilities

Des Moines Register: A troubled western Iowa institution for people with severe disabilities will be closed over the next two years, state leaders announced Thursday. The Glenwood Resource Center is home to 152 Iowa adults with …