No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
USDA cites Natural Bridge Zoo for bird environments, documentation Weeks after the Natural Bridge Zoo’s animal seizure trial, a federal inspection found several deficiencies with the zoo’s records and bird habitats. 05/9/2024 - 9:31 pm | View Link
Prospect Park Zoo set to reopen later this month after undergoing flood repairs Prospect Park Zoo is gearing up to welcome back visitors after being shuttered for nearly eight months due to severe flood damage incurred during a ... 05/9/2024 - 8:02 am | View Link
Watch: Boat slams into bridge, capsizes as death toll rises amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil The death toll rose to 56 in southern Brazil Saturday with dozens still missing as historic floods continue to cause region-wide devastation. 05/4/2024 - 7:18 am | View Link