Cedar Rapids Today

CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS: April Parks and Recreation Programs Impacted by Covid-19

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department announces changes to programs and events originally scheduled to be held in April.

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Due to COVID-19, Kirkwood employees are working remotely and are available by email/phone. All campus locations are closed

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

All lecture format classes have moved online for the rest of the semester.

CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS: 16th Avenue SE Floodgate Starts April 7

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Construction is scheduled to begin on the 16th Avenue SE floodgate on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Department Of Justice Makes $850 Million Available To Help Public Safety Agencies Address Covid-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Over $8,500,000 Available to Iowa

From Des Moines Sun

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

This page has been developed to provide the Kirkwood community with the latest Kirkwood-related COVID-19 updates, news, and resources.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE: Garbage Pick-Up Changes

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Until further notice the following rules will be in place

CITY OF CENTER POINT: Board of Adjustments Opening

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The Board of Adjustments has an opening for a board position. All appointments to the Board are a 5 year term.

CITY OF BRIGHTON: Kalona Business Operations

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

A staffer checks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit in Chennai, India, Friday. States in the U.S. are coming up with plans for what to do if they run out of ventilators and other supplies.

CALONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Kalona Business Operations

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Below is a list of businesses in the area and their current policies/hours for serving our community.

WASHINGTON COUNTY: COVID 19 - Mental Health Information

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

With the recent COVID-19 events, individuals may find this time of increased uncertainty causing some increased stress and anxiety.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE: Senior Dining Option

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Seniors can reserve meals for pick-up from the Belle Plaine Community Center.

IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Tyson Fresh Meats Donation Boosts Industrial Maintenance Training

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., today announced the donation of fully-equipped mechanical and hydraulic benches to Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) to support industrial maintenance training in their high school career academies.

KALONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Kalona Business Operations

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Below is a list of businesses in the area and their current policies/hours for serving our community.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-KALONA AREA: Cancellations in Kalona

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Due to health concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease, the Kalona Quilt Show and Sale has been cancelled for April 23 to 24, according to Show organizers Brenda Herington and Katie Karnes.

From North Iowa Reporter

Gov. Reynolds provides update to the state of Iowa, additional COVID-19 case in Iowa

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts.

From Dubuque Times

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Crime for Removing Evidence from Opioid Overdose Death Scene

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

A man who removed drug paraphernalia evidence from an opioid overdose death scene in Dubuque pled guilty March 13, 2020, in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

From SW Iowa Times

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individuals are residents of Johnson County; the other three are residents of Adair, Blackhawk and Dallas Counties.

From SE Iowa News

Gov. Reynolds signs legislation to fund key services, combat COVID19 spread

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2408, legislation that creates emergency measures and supplemental appropriations for key government services to combat the spread of COVID-19.

From NW Iowa News

Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today.