Also in this week's Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids school board will meet Monday to consider proposed budget reductions.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District revealed phase one of its two-phase proposal to cut $11 million from its budget during a meeting Monday night. CRCSD Board budget cut proposal by ...

The fog should disperse by mid to late morning, leaving behind a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures will warm quite a ...

Die Fledermaus, written by Johann Strauss II (1825-1899), opened on April 5, 1874, at Theater an der Wien, where Beethoven’s (1770-1827) opera Fidelio premiered in 1805. Johann Strauss II, the ...

From the initial 911 call to the final tow, officials explain the steps of keeping drivers safe while helping them get off ...

Winter in Iowa has a special way of fostering an immense sense of peace, with crisp air, soft snow, and a quiet that makes ...

Rain or shine, Shaggy’s Indoor Flea Market offers a climate-controlled treasure-hunting experience that keeps your bargain hunting on schedule. This welcoming market features dozens of vendors selling ...

Nestled in Fayette County about 140 miles northeast of Des Moines, Oelwein (pronounced OHL-wine, not OIL-ween – a mistake that’ll immediately identify you as an out-of-towner) represents small-town ...

Cedar Rapids police and fire crews responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of First Avenue and 10th Street ...

Iowa's top agriculture leader rolls out his legislative priorities for 2026.Iowa could be getting its own farm bill. It's ...

Johnson County's Trip Connect pilot program, meant to provide transportation when other forms of public transit are not available, has seen a steady increase in ridership ...

This year, a concert brought me to spend my birthday in Wisconsin, and dare I say it, I would love to go back. In 2026, the ...