CEDAR RAPIDS
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On the Cargill Cedar Rapids strike line, workers say No. 1 issue is respect
Workers say that the company not respecting them is a major factor of why there’s an ongoing Cargill Cedar Rapids strike.
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UPDATE: Cargill Corn workers on strike in Cedar Rapids
Around 100 workers at Cargill Corn Milling in Cedar Rapids are officially on strike.
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7 Iowa cold cases that remain unsolved
Follow the trail of evidence—or lack thereof—as we recount the details that have baffled investigators and left Iowa communities on edge.
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Raise your stein: 9 Oktoberfest events across Iowa
Learn about nine Oktoberfest events happening across Iowa this September and October.
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Guest post: New book ‘Education Wars’ adds to anti-voucher argument
A new book, “The Education Wars,” show how private school vouchers further this country’s divisions. This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And our public schools are once again bustling with activity, opening their doors to…
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11 charter schools get grants from COVID relief fund
With federal dollars allowed for supporting students impacted by the pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds named the 11 charter schools that will receive the nearly $4 million.
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20-foot inflatable IUD in Iowa draws attention to attacks on birth control
An inflatable IUD that has toured the country and been mentioned by ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ stopped in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines this week.
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Union reps slam Iowa legislators after child labor violations rack up
Labor leaders in eastern Iowa called out Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Republicans who backed new laws to loosen child labor, and tied it to Project 2025’s goal of loosening child labor nationwide during a forum in Cedar Rapids last week. Rick Moyle, executive director of the Hawkeye Area Labor Council, referenced recent comments…
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Silver savings: The best senior discounts in Cedar Rapids
There are some great senior discounts in Cedar Rapids to take advantage of once you hit your mid-50s. Check out these deals and get ready to save!
