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Being Muslim and American in the Nation’s Heartland

Immigration · Cedar Rapids

Being Muslim and American in the Nation’s Heartland

64% Center coverage: 54 sources

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The first U.S. mosque built from the ground up in the United States is a white clapboard building on a grassy corner plot, as unassumingly Midwestern as its neighboring houses in Cedar Rapids – except for a dome. The descendants of the Lebanese immigrants who constructed “the Mother Mosque” almost a century ago — along with newcomers from Afghanistan, East Africa and beyond — are defining what it can mean to be both Mus…See the Story

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028

Joe Biden · Des Moines

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028

68% Center coverage: 47 sources

Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.See the Story

Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was created

Immigration · Cedar Rapids

Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was created

62% Left coverage: 26 sources

In Cedar Rapids, Grant Wood painted “American Gothic,” the iconic portrait of a man and a woman standing in front of a white frame house. Almost 100 years later, the residents of this Iowa river town strike many different profiles…See the Story

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University employees in violation of anti-DEI laws should be fired, 2 lawmakers say

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra joined Rep. Taylor Collins in signing a letter calling for university employees found in violation of anti-DEI laws to be fired. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Two GOP lawmakers at the state and federal level are calling on public university leaders to fire anyone found to have violated laws banning diversity, equity and inclusion in college classrooms and beyond. U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and state Rep. Tay…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines See the Story

Teen, juvenile arrested in connection to Iowa City shooting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lang 8/22/25 A juvenile convicted of a stabbing at West High last year has now been arrested as a suspect in an Iowa City shooting that injured four people earlier this month. Iowa City Police say 17-year-old Moayed Elsid of Westgate Street is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm as a Felon. Arrest records indicate Elsid and a second juvenile were involved in an altercation in the parking lot of 618 East Court Street just be…Iowa City · Iowa City See the Story

Officer's Actions Were Justified for Shooting, Killing Man in Tama, AG's Office Reports

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The Iowa Attorney General's Office ruled that a Toledo police officer was legally justified when he shot and killed a man in Tama in July.A person called 911 anToledo · Toledo See the Story

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges launches new certificate with industry partners

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is launching a process technician certification program with industry partners. (Photo courtesy of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges)Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has launched a new program in partnership with private companies to bolster workforce pipelines and give students a fast path to skilled employment. The community college system announced in a news release this week nine students will start classes next …DeWitt · DeWitt See the Story

Clean Fuels Will Work with EPA to Reallocate Exempted RFS Gallons - Oklahoma Farm Report

Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America began carefully evaluating EPA’s grant to 38 small refineries of full or partial exemptions from compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standards for 2016-2024. EPA announced a new framework for granting small refinery exemption petitions and applied it to more than 175 pending petitions, including previously denied petitions. Clean Fuels expressed wariness of the agency’s award to the refiners of more than 1.4 bi…EPA · Des Moines See the Story

NP Council Discusses Tree Questions

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

DIKE – The Dike City Council approved a resolution banning the placement of trees and shrubbery in city alleys during its regular meeting Aug. 13. The ordinance states that individuals cannot place either new trees or shrubs in the City right of way between the sidewalk and street area without the written consent of the city council. It also states that property owners are responsible for care and maintenance of existing trees and shrubs …Trees · Grundy Center See the Story

Charges won't be filed in death of child left in a car in West Des Moines

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

By Kayla James Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — West Des Moines police say no charges will be filed following a child’s death after being left in a vehicle last month. KCCI did reach out to the Polk County Attorney’s Office and is waiting to learn more. Due to being busy in court Thursday afternoon, the prosecutor who KCCI was referred to was not able to speak at the time. The incident occurred on July 2. A…West Des Moines · West Des Moines See the Story

How the Hawkeyes got lucky: The latest from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz as fall camp ends

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz offered an update on the team as the Hawkeyes turn the page and begin preparing for their season-opening opponentIowa City · Iowa City See the Story

Ottumwa parks group to build pickleball courts

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OTTUMWA — The Friends of Ottumwa's Parks nonprofit organization will be giving a new life to dilapidated tennis courts in Troeger Park.Pickleball · Ottumwa See the Story

Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was created

62% Left coverage: 26 sources

In Cedar Rapids, Grant Wood painted “American Gothic,” the iconic portrait of a man and a woman standing in front of a white frame house. Almost 100 years later, the residents of this Iowa river town strike many different profiles…Immigration · Cedar Rapids See the Story