The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late...
Although several Johnson County public officials were split over Supervisor Vice Chair Jon Green’s proposed censure of the county attorney, the officials do not see this issue as a roadblock to...
After 50 years of use, the city of Coralville is making plans for a renovation and possible addition to its recreation center and indoor pool, to serve the community for another 50 years.
The city is...
MERGE, a community space with resources for businesses and entrepreneurs, will continue to be a resource for Iowa City residents after its lease was renewed by the city council on Feb. 20.
The space...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 25, 2024
Most of Iowa will be under a red flag warning Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to extreme fire danger.
The National Weather Service issued the warning stating that a combination of weather conditions...
After a fire at the Iowa Raptor Project killed four birds last week, the Solon wildlife site has reopened to the public.
A raptor enclosure caught fire on Feb. 16, killing the birds Cal, age 3,...
The Johnson County government is providing $2.1 million in much-needed grants, which will help the organizations better serve the community.
The nonprofit capacity grant program agreement was approved...
A fire at the Iowa Raptor Project early Friday morning killed four birds and destroyed their enclosures.
According to a release from the University of Iowa Campus Safety, the large fire was reported...
Johnson County Public Health completed its routine inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 74 violations in 14 locations in January.
Carlos O’Kelly’s of Iowa...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 6, 2024
Equipped with a llama, two horses, four goats, and more animals, a new youth crisis center will begin accepting residents on March 1 to give youth a safe space in Iowa City.
“They’ll come...
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Thursday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war.
The resolution calls for aid in the return...
Johnson County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Jon Green will present a resolution on Thursday to the Johnson County Democrats to denounce county attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith for prosecuting several...
