A global software glitch has caused disruptions in local services, prompting cities and organizations to act quickly to resolve the issue. In Cedar Rapids, a District Court hearing has been set for the potential implementation of an Iowa abortion ban as early as Friday.
In other news, Volunteer firefighters in Strawberry Point are walking out after the City Council cuts ties with the fire chief. The lawyer of a former Dubuque priest speaks out after sexual assault charges are dismissed.
Local news from Cedar Rapids includes members of Escucha Mi Voz discussing affordable housing at an Iowa City Council meeting, Cedar Rapids officers bonding with kids at the annual Shop-With-A-Cop school event, and the Ellis Fireworks show returning for the second year after a hiatus due to the pandemic. HACAP is hosting a food pantry at the previous First Ave. Hy-Vee location.
In national and world news, the Biden campaign is facing bad headlines and assures that he is not dropping out of the race. Nearly 7,000 US flights have been canceled due to a global software update causing chaos. The Secret Service confirms its director will testify after being subpoenaed by an oversight chair. Tucker Carlson praises Trump as the “leader of a nation” after an assassination attempt. Hundreds gather to remember former fire chief Corey Comperatore, who was killed at a Trump rally.
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