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Story County to test new voter check-in system
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:33 -0700
Story County will test-drive a computerized voter check-in system in two Ames precincts in the June 5 primary with the goal of adopting the system countywide in time for the general election in November.
Story County to test new voter ID system
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:35:25 -0700
Story County will test-drive a computerized voter identification system in two Ames precincts in the June 5 primary with the goal of adopting the system countywide in time for the general election in November.
Story County braces for $2M budget shortfall
Fri, 11 May 2012 19:04:32 -0700
Story County officials are preparing for an estimated $2 million cut in mental health and disability services funding after the Iowa Legislature passed a sweeping redesign bill before adjourning Wednesday.
Rally comes up short as Kernels fall to Kane County, 5-4
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:22:04 -0700
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids dropped the series rubber match with Kane County on Friday 5-4, with a late rally falling a base short. Down 5-2 heading into the bottom of the 9th, the Kernels (18-23) scored a one-out run when Abel Baker - on-base after a double - was singled home by Chevy Clarke.
Passing along her love of nature
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:24:46 -0700
Sitting at a picnic table Monday morning with a commanding view of McFarland Lake, Story County Conservation naturalist Linda Zaletel found herself surrounded by familiar company: plastic tubs, clear plastic containers, dip nets, magnifying glasses, an over-sized eye dropper and a small army of amateur limnologists.
Obama to discuss economy, take time to stump in visit to Iowa next week
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:16:34 -0700
Air Force One will touch down in Iowa again next week when President Barack Obama makes stops in Newton and Des Moines. On Thursday, Obama will talk about the economy in Newton, located in the county with the third- highest unemployment in the state.
County faces $2 million shortfall for mental health
Wed, 09 May 2012 07:05:24 -0700
NEVADA — If the Iowa Legislature passes the mental health and disability reform bill currently being discussed in the Senate, Story County could face an estimated $2 million shortfall in the short term as funding formulas shuffle dollars away from counties and back to the state.
NEW DETAILS: Police stop car following home robbery
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:30:00 -0700
WATERLOO, Iowa --- Waterloo police stopped a car and detained the people inside following a report of a home invasion robbery in Benton County late Thursday.
County denies contract for Richmond Center’s managers
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:20:13 -0700
NEVADA — The Story County Board of Supervisors denied a contract request from Community and Family Resources (CFR) because the agency has not submitted a financial audit for the Richmond Center, the county’s mental health care provider.
Summer is filled with great concerts in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
Thu, 17 May 2012 05:57:34 -0700
Concerts and festivals and fairs, oh my! From country and classical to rock and retro, music will be breezing through Eastern Iowa all summer long. Some concerts are indoors, but lots are outdoors, including three huge events coming to a new setup around May’s Island in downtown Cedar Rapids.