From the KCRG-TV9 Newsroom:
We may have finally broken our fever heat. The National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Advisory came to an end last night after dangerously hot heat indexes were seen for the fourth day this week. But it’s still left an impact. A fire at the power plant on the Iowa State University campus Thursday has caused disruptions in the cooling system. Classes are moved online for today, and many activities are cancelled. Iowa State is also encouraging students to go home for the weekend if they can.
Two companies are being fined by the state Racing and Gaming Commission. One company, Rush Street Interactive, which manages the Bet Rivers sports book, offered wagers on individual performances of Iowa collegiate athletes, which is not allowed under state law. Another, American Wagering, which operates Caesars sports book, was fined $10,000 for unauthorized wagers both in-person and online. They also must make refunds to customers. The Commission is also considering some rule changes they say would make sports gambling regulations even tighter.
Iowa City police are warning people and businesses about counterfeit bills that are being circulated. They say fake $100 bills are being used at different businesses. They’re advising business owners to test money they find suspicious. Anyone who thinks they may have received fake bills is asked to contact police.
Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for a new initiative that they say will bolster growth in the area. The cities’ mayors have a new partnership with a consulting firm to focus on bringing more jobs and workers to the area. The firm will spend the next months collecting data to target the area’s greatest needs before implementing a development plan.
As Summer comes to an end, the AAA reports the average price for a gallon of gas is falling. Even so, the current price of gas is 24 cents higher than last month, but five cents less than a year ago. Experts warn these prices could be short lived, though, with prices expected to spike around Labor Day weekend.
