Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Cedar Rapids.
🏘️ Community
Linn County invites residents to vote for eight snowplow names chosen from 44 options, drawn from over 200 submissions, on the county website.
The vote is open to all Cedar Rapids community members.
🎭 Culture
Linn-Mar High School senior Sahana Nagarajan uses music to celebrate her Indian heritage by founding United Harmonies for Humanity, which performs at hospitals & community events to connect elders and younger generations.
Her efforts bring a joyful, cultural bridge to local audiences.
🎓 Education
Local colleges and nonprofits helped students complete the FAFSA form for college aid earlier this year in Cedar Rapids.
ICAN offered guidance and appointments while Coe College maintained a dedicated office, with the Coe priority deadline on March 1 and the Iowa Tuition Grant deadline ending on July 1.
🏛️ Government
Governor Kim Reynolds has called Iowa lawmakers into a special session at 8:30 a.m. Friday to discuss changes to the MEGA (Major Economic Growth Attraction) program tied to Mesabi Metallics’ $15 billion steel complex.
Lawmakers will consider boosting tax credits to 10% amid plans that may add thousands of jobs.
🏥 Health
Iowa researchers linked high cancer rates in 2022 to obesity, binge drinking and smoking and will test environmental causes next year.
The $1 million study aims to guide prevention strategies in communities statewide.
Eastern Iowa Health Center will expand its pediatric clinic by nearly doubling capacity with more exam rooms and pediatricians to meet rising demand as families face transportation delays — the $1.6 million upgrade will begin treating patients around Jan.
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🏈 Sports
Iowa football star Reece Vander Zee caught a game-winning touchdown against Michigan, lifting the team to a 4-0 record.
Vander Zee’s parents said the catch (a quick connection with quarterback Hank Brown) thrilled fans as the Hawkeyes prepare to face Ohio State on Saturday.
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