2+ week, 5+ day ago (181+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " The local chapter of Veterans For Peace held a series of public events Tuesday in Iowa City, inviting community members to reflect on peace and recommit to ending war. The day began with a gathering on the Iowa City Ped Mall, where bells rang as part of the traditional observance marking the 11th day of the 11th month. Attendees heard brief remarks from Dr. James Zogby, a nationally recognized political analyst and founder of the Arab American Institute. Following the outdoor event, the group hosted a free luncheon at the Iowa City Public Library, where Zogby spoke at length on the topic, "The war that didn't end all wars and instead launched a century of conflict." Zogby co-founded the Arab American Institute in 1985 and continues to serve as its president. He is also director of Zogby Research Services, a…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago (142+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa " Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is partnering with St. Stephen's Food Bank to help address food insecurity in the community with a free food distribution and hot breakfast next Saturday, Nov. 15. The event will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church, 1755 Delhi Street, and is open to anyone in need. Food will be distributed while supplies last, with no pre-registration required. Volunteers will serve food inside and outside the church, bringing groceries to those who prefer to stay in their vehicles. Families unable to attend can also have a proxy pick up food for them. Organizers say the effort is part of Holy Trinity's ongoing Hunger Outreach Program, which provides food and community support to Dubuque residents year-round. For more information or to volunteer, contact Glenn Lichti at 563-845-8832....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (150+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Eastern Iowa Health Center opens its new walk-in clinic Monday on 12th Street southeast in downtown Cedar Rapids, and it's unlike any other clinic you'll see in Iowa and almost anywhere in America. The clinic is the only one in the metro area where you can see a provider and leave with a prescription in one trip. It's one of just three pharmacies in the country using robotic technology to fill prescriptions. They say it takes all of 20 seconds with 100% accuracy. "The idea of having robotics in a pharmacy is that it's much more important to have a trained doctor of pharmacy educating patients as opposed to counting pills. Robots can count pills." Eastern Iowa Hospitals and Clinics President and CEO Joe Lock said. There are also interpretation machines at the clinic that let visitors talk in their…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " The Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Center is giving away free dog food from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The center partnered up with local donors and residents to provide the food for this giveaway. Officials at the center told Iowa's News Now Thursday there has been an increase in phone calls asking for help getting their pet food. The concern over pet food insecurity is that it will lead to more surrendering of pets. The shelters goal for their pet food giveaway is to relieve stress for pet owners in an already difficult time. The shelter also has a pet pantry set up year-round that Cedar Rapids pet owners can access. The center does limit access to the pantry for once a month. All you have to do is show your ID and they will mark you…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (109+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) " A long-lasting early season snowstorm moved across Iowa during the Thanksgiving weekend. Snow fell continuously Saturday and added up to 15" in parts of the state. Iowa State Patrol worked from the time the snow started Friday afternoon until the winds started to back off Sunday afternoon. During that time, they responded to 856 calls for help, the majority of which were helping motorists (646 of them). They responded to 210 crashes, which included 190 of them with property damage and 20 people injured. Road conditions are continuing to improve across the state and you can check the latest at this link....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (335+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " University of Iowa women's basketball associate head coach Jan Jensen is joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the leading cause of death among women, cardiovascular disease. Jensen is one of 19 NCAA women's basketball coaches participating in the Hearts on the Court Collective, a new initiative launched by the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement. The campaign aims to empower women, fans, and student-athletes to take charge of their cardiovascular health through education and prevention. The collective is led by Louisiana State University head coach Kim Mulkey and includes high-profile coaches from across the country. Together, they're using their platforms to spotlight the fact that more than 440,000 women die from heart disease each year, more than all forms of cancer combined. "Women are often misdiagnosed and undertreated when it comes to cardiovascular disease," said…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (202+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Linn County Public Health has added a new air-quality sensor in Cedar Rapids, expanding the county's ability to monitor pollutants and alert residents when conditions are unhealthy. The new device " the third in Linn County " is installed at McKinley STEAM Academy, filling a gap in air-quality coverage in the downtown area. The sensor measures fine particulate matter, including particles small enough to be compared to the width of a human hair. These readings help officials track pollutants such as wildfire smoke when they become trapped near the ground. Linn County Public Health selected McKinley STEAM Academy to strengthen its partnership with the Cedar Rapids Community School District and increase outreach efforts. "We want to do more outreach for students and in the schools," said Wanda Reiter-Kintz, the county's air quality supervisor. "This is a great partnership not…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (120+ words) Weird Al" Yankovic is coming to Cedar Rapids this summer with his Bigger & Weirder" tour to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse on July 1st.Weird Al" Yankovic h Weird Al Yankovic to bring Bigger & Weirder tour to Cedar Rapids this summer by Iowa's News Now Staff CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming to Cedar Rapids this summer with his "Bigger & Weirder" tour to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse on July 1st. "Weird Al" Yankovic has previously performed at the Paramount Theatre and the McGrath Amphitheatre. Tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse Ticket office and www.creventslive.com....

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (130+ words) The City of Dubuque will begin its winter collection schedule for yard waste and food scraps on Monday, Dec. 1.From Dec. 1, 2025, through April 3, 2026, residen ... DUBUQUE, Iowa " The City of Dubuque will begin its winter collection schedule for yard waste and food scraps on Monday, Dec. 1. From Dec. 1, 2025, through April 3, 2026, residents must schedule appointments for yard waste pickup. Appointments can be made online or by calling 563-589-4250 and must be set by 3 p.m. the business day before a resident's normal collection day. Winter yard waste collection requires a single-use sticker, annual decal, or City-issued 64-gallon cart. Winter collection services run through April 3, 2026. More details are available on the City's website....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (276+ words) DUBUQUE, IA " Travelers flying out of the Dubuque Regional Airport will have an extra option this Thanksgiving holiday. Airport officials announced that a special evening departure to Chicago O'Hare International Airport has been added on Wednesday, Nov. 26, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The additional flight, operated by Denver Air Connection, will leave Dubuque at 6:30 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 7:35 p.m. It joins the airport's regular schedule, which includes an early morning departure and an early evening arrival from O'Hare. Tickets for the Thanksgiving eve flight are now available through: Airport Director Todd Dalsing said the added flight gives travelers, including college students heading home, more flexibility during the holiday rush. "We're excited to partner with Denver Air Connection to offer this additional flight on what is traditionally one of the year's busiest travel days,…...