Becky Phelps
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Kids First Law Center hosts ‘14 Under 14′ awards in Cedar Rapids
The Kids First Law Center hosted its “14 under 14″ awards in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. → Read More
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals library offers resources for and about people with disabilities
The Disability Resource Library, located inside the Center for Disabilities and Development at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, is a home to hundreds of books, toys, software and more, all providing information for, by and about people with disabilities. → Read More
Schools using virtual learning to keep students engaged on snow days
The Allamakee Community School District recently implemented a calendar that plans ahead for snow days by building extra days into their schedule. → Read More
Iowa Supreme Court acknowledges Iowa’s court reporter shortage
Iowa’s courts are facing serious staffing issues, and it’s impacting how quickly cases are handled. Iowa’s Supreme Court Chief Justice delivered the Condition of the Judiciary on Wednesday morning. → Read More
Marion mom honors daughter by encouraging others to “Love Like Harper”
After her daughter passed away after being hit in a car accident, her mother Janessa Carr is making sure her legacy of kindness and love is carried on. → Read More
Iowa couple delayed in Paris due to winter storm conditions
A Cedar Rapids couple was delayed in getting home Thursday, after their flight back to the United States from Paris was cancelled due to weather conditions. → Read More
Show You Care Spotlight: Harmony School of Music
A Cedar Rapids program is working to remove barriers for children to participate in music programs. → Read More
New non-profit looks to raise awareness of skilled trade career opportunities
A new non-profit, Foundation for the Trades, based in Iowa City, is encouraging more students to pursue careers in the trades. The goal is to raise awareness about the opportunities and programs where people can learn those skills. → Read More
Linn County Public Health offering free, at-home STI tests
The Linn County Public Health Department is aiming to lower barriers for people to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. They partnered with the Iowa Department of Public Health and Lets Get Checked to offer STI testing you can do in your own home. → Read More
“I hope we never need it”: Iowa schools stocking up on Naloxone
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new program to get Naloxone into Iowa schools. Naloxone is the medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, often referred to by the brand name, Narcan. → Read More
One-on-one with Mike Franken, candidate for Senate
With election day coming up, KCRG-TV9 is sitting down with Iowa’s candidates. Mike Franken is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa. → Read More
New website aims to lower barriers to legal resources
The People’s Law Library of Iowa is a new website that’s working to serve as an accessible resource for understanding state law and legal resources in Iowa. → Read More
Ingredion workers on strike ask county officials to address safety concerns with replacement workers
A large crowd marched from the Ingredion plant to the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center on Thursday evening, as the union workers continue their nearly two month long strike. They’re negotiating for better pay and hours, and protections of their health care options. → Read More
Iowa House Democrats unveil policy priorities
Iowa House Democrats are focusing on four main goals: investing in public schools, protecting reproductive freedom, legalizing marijuana, and putting more money in the pockets of Iowans by raising wages and lowering costs. → Read More
‘Prompt for the Planet’ encourages new perspective on environment
“Prompt for the Planet: Community Creates” will be held Saturday, September 11th, at 2pm in the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. It’s being put on by several organizations, including PromptPress and the Lena Project. → Read More
Advocates warn of sexual assault ‘red zone’ as college begins
The term “red zone” describes the time from the start of classes until Thanksgiving break when there is a spike in sexual assaults on college campuses. → Read More
Volunteers needed for ‘Bunks Across America’ event
The Linn County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is looking for people to help build beds for its Bunks Across America 2022 event. → Read More
Iowa Planned Parenthood clinics seeing influx of patients from out of state
Planned Parenthood North Central States says clinics in Iowa are seeing an influx of people coming from neighboring states like Missouri and Nebraska. But they’ve also seen people travel from as far as Texas and Louisiana, where trigger bans went into effect following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. → Read More
Iowa Planned Parenthood clinics seeing influx of patients from out of state
Planned Parenthood North Central States says clinics in Iowa are seeing an influx of people coming from neighboring states like Missouri and Nebraska. But they’ve also seen people travel from as far as Texas and Louisiana, where trigger bans went into effect following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. → Read More
Indian Creek Nature Center expands Fresh Air Academy program
Starting next week, elementary aged children who go to public school can sign up for the Fresh Air After School program. Small groups will spend most of the time outdoors, playing and learning in all kinds of weather, for an immersive experience. → Read More