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  • 6 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

    WATERLOO, iowa - The City of Waterloo is encouraging residents to stay cool and hydrated.

  • 6 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

    WAVERLY, Iowa — The Waverly Health Center Auxiliary announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarding $20,000 to 18 students pursuing careers in health-related fields. The scholarships are available to Waverly Health Center employees and residents in the WHC service area who have completed at least one year of education in a healthcare field. “These recipients represent the future of compassionate, high-quality health care,” Melinda Pitt, WHC Volunteer Services Manager, said.

  • 6 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

    DECORAH, Iowa — Julie Thornton has been appointed as the new dean of students at Luther College, according to Luther College President Brad Chamberlain. "We are excited to welcome Dr. Thornton to Luther College as our dean of students," Chamberlain said. Thornton comes to Luther with over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as the Title IX coordinator at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She expressed enthusiasm about her new role.

  • 6 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz has announced the appointment of Carrie Mardorf as the new Parks and Recreation Director. Mardorf will start her position on June 23 and will oversee various operations including parks, recreation programs, and forestry. She says she aims to foster community engagement and manage programs that enhance the quality of life in Cedar Rapids.

  • 6 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An Eighth Judicial District Court judge upheld the State-issued gaming license for the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center this week, confirming the licensing process from February. "This decision affirms what we have known all along: that the people of Linn County have a voice and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has the authority to act on it," Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell said.

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