CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The African American Museum of Iowa is excited to announce its Juneteenth celebration will return on Saturday, June 18 at the NewBo City Market. Join us for a free day of programs and activities for the entire family.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS (if listed)

Clinton, IA

Sydney Kaup, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Alexis Wauford, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

De Witt, IA

Rachel Zimmer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed “Iowa One Call” lawsuits in Marion and Appanoose counties alleging contractors conducted illegal excavations, including one that led to the deaths of two people.

The cases were resolved with consent decrees, with civil penalties totaling $13,000. The defendants admitted to the violations and agreed not to violate the One Call law in the future.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — After an extensive national search, the Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce four finalists for the position of District Chancellor. A search committee comprising college faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, began interviewing semifinalists in May, recommending finalists to the Board.