The Johnson County Board of Supervisors are advancing to the next phase of the Building Envelope Stabilization project aimed at stabilizing the exterior of the county jail and sheriff’s office at...
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommended the University of Iowa Center for Social Science Innovation, or CSSI, conduct a survey to gain community perspective on the sheriff's office and...
Last night, after a long and controversial battle for a vacant seat on Iowa City’s City Council, candidate Oliver Weilein emerged victorious against running opponent Ross Nusser. Weilein was able...
A new bill going through the Iowa legislature on March 5 and 6 would affect homelessness and homeless shelters.
Supervisor Rod Sullivan announced the House legislature passed a new bill that would...
Johnson County officially named Brad Freidhof as its new conservation director on Feb. 19, and he has big shoes to fill.
Freidhof had been interim director since June 2024, when the previous...
Johnson County League of Women Voters held a legislative forum at the Coralville City Hall Saturday, where all Johnson County State Legislators were invited to attend. Five of nine made an appearance.
Zach...
The Young Democratic Socialists of America hosted Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein for a second meet-and-greet event at the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday evening.
After introducing...
The Iowa City City Council held a public hearing during their meeting on Tuesday, with several members of the council expressing gratitude and excitement for the reconstruction of the City Park Pool.
“I...
Community members gathered at The Java House Friday morning to talk with Ross Nusser, candidate for Iowa City City Council, in preparation for the special election slated for March 4.
Nusser advanced...
A county sheriff in northeast Iowa recently issued a statement rejecting federal immigration detainers and vowing to block enforcement efforts he deems unconstitutional. As the state launches an investigation...
At a Wednesday forum at Oaknoll Retirement Residence, Iowa City City Council candidates Ross Nusser and Oliver Weilein fielded questions on housing affordability, economic independence, and crisis...
Johnson County is in the process of repairing a 15-unit apartment complex in Iowa City after the Board of Supervisors committed $500,000 to support affordable housing. The complex cost the county $1.7...
