The Johnson County Board of Supervisors amended a loan agreement totaling $1.2 million that will go to supporting peace officer equipment at their meeting Thursday. The board also declared September...
Due to a 2023 space evaluation study, the Iowa City City Council recently decided to upgrade the City Hall space.
The council discussed plans to upgrade the City Hall in a formal meeting on Sept....
For the 13th consecutive year, Iowa City’s Finance Department has been awarded the national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award recognizes...
Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission plans to focus on grassroots work as the commission's four-year term is set to conclude on Dec. 31.
The commission, known as the TRC, was...
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted, 3-1, designating 56 acres of agricultural and wetland preserve for future residential use. Supervisor Lisa Green-Douglass opposed the decision,...
As pollinator habitats continue to decline on the national level, Johnson County Conservation is participating in Project Wingspan — a multi-year initiative by the Pollinator Partnership aimed at...
The Iowa City City Council is discussing ways to improve collaboration and clarity among its four recurring grant programs.
At the Sept. 17 work session, Mayor Bruce Teague said there have been...
Coralville recently swore in a new police chief on Sept. 17 to replace Shane Kron, who served in the role for the past 34 years. Newly elected Kyle Nicholson says he wants to create more peer support...
For nearly a decade, Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm has focused on upgrades to make their site a reliable source of food production, agriculture education, and history education.
Now, the...
The Iowa City City Council is continuing to discuss a proposed sister city partnership, which will expand Iowa City’s connections across the globe.
In March, Iowa City joined Sister Cities International,...
The City of Iowa City is heating up to host the fifth annual Climate Fest, a yearly, week-long event addressing climate change.
Following two years of virtual and hybrid Climate Fests due to the COVID-19...
North Liberty City Hall has settled into its new forever home, located in the “hub” of the Johnson County community.
In recent memory, the city of North Liberty has had four city halls, North Liberty...
