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Two Northeast Iowa school boards hold closed meeting after joint superintendent’s social media comments create uproar
On Wednesday, the Central Community School Board and Eastern Allamakee School Board had an unusual, closed-session meeting.
‘Where do I find a job?’ Whirlpool layoffs will be more than small town’s total population
The Amana Whirlpool plant announced this week it will cut 650 workers from its facility in Middle Amana. To put it into ...
Linn County declares April as Arab American Heritage Month
Linn County on Tuesday officially recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month.With roots in the area dating back over 130 years, Arab Americans have played ...
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Immigration plays a big role in Iowa economy
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG ... According to the latest US Census Bureau data, between 2023 and 2024, Iowa’s population grew by 23,074 people. Migrants like Gomez accounted for 84% of the ...
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Union leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds weigh in on Whirlpool layoffs
The Hawkeye Area Labor Council says Republicans cut unemployment benefits too short, while Reynolds’ office says that plan ...
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Iowa City metro growth still strong, latest census estimate shows
As for the other Iowa metros: Sioux City increased 1.1% to 145,070. Waterloo increased 1% to 170,081. Cedar Rapids increased 0.8% to 278,677. Dubuque's population was effectively unchanged at 99,275.
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Des Moines metro growth still strong, latest census estimate shows
As for the other Iowa metros: Sioux City increased 1.1% to 145,070. Waterloo increased 1% to 170,081. Cedar Rapids increased 0.8% to 278,677. Dubuque's population was effectively unchanged at 99,275.