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After a yearlong investigation by conservation officers, four people in Linn and Buchanan counties have been convicted of dozens of wildlife violations.

Iowa reported 834 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday as well as 13 new, confirmed deaths, according to data from the Iowa Department of Public Health.The new numbers, as of Tuesday at 11 a.m., bring the state’s totals to 320,340 cases and 4,919 deaths.The new cases come from 3,231 tests over the 24-hour period.NEW CASES

Iowans will have another opportunity to sign up for health care coverage through the federal marketplace later this month.Late last month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order expanding access to the Affordable Care Act program by opening a special enrollment period for Americans to sign up for individual health insurance coverage through the federal marketplace.The enrollment period will be open Feb. 15 through May 15.

CEDAR RAPIDS — A new business-development program launched by NewBo City Market is designed to help residents who want to start a business spread their wings and open up shop.The Cedar Rapids market announced the creation of the Hatchery Jan. 25 as an entrepreneurial development program expanding from its Business Incubator.

A 36-year-old Coralville man was arrested Monday in connection to a fire investigators now believe was set intentionally.Dustin J. Corey, 36, now faces charges of first-degree arson, a Class B felony. After his arrest on Monday he was transported to the Johnson County Jail to await his initial appearance.

Iowa sold 24 percent more fishing licenses in 2020, boosting state revenue and reversing what had been a downward trend in the pastime over the last decade.

CEDAR RAPIDS — The trial for a Cedar Rapids man — charged in the fatal shooting of his pregnant girlfriend and causing the death of her unborn child and with attempting to kill another woman — has been reset to Sept. 13.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County Auditor Joel Miller has announced he is exploring a run for Iowa secretary of state.In a blog post over the weekend, Miller wrote that he has created the “Miller for Iowa Secretary of State Exploratory Committee” in an effort to unseat Secretary of State Paul Pate.

In the early days of the pandemic, the Corridor saw a handful of COVID-19 cases among first responders — mostly those working in law enforcement.

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Tourism Office and Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation are offering a limited number of free admission vouchers for some Cedar Rapids area attractions as part of Freebie February, according to a news release.