Eric Harris, 44, a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, was charged late Sept. 30 with escaping custody and flight to avoid prosecution after being placed on house arrest for previous charges.
Harris’s...
The lobby outside the council chambers erupted into cheers and applause following the Iowa City City Council’s decision to move closer to final approval of a series of housing code amendments on...
Johnson County has made progress in the development of a county-wide community violence intervention program, which aims to prevent violent crimes by providing support and assistance to vulnerable community...
The City of Iowa City is looking to tackle the issue of housing affordability and supply through a more creative method: accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for short.
An ADU is also known as an in-law...
After roughly three years of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson County is experiencing relief from fatalities.
The Johnson County Medical Examiner Department reported a decline in the...
Some consider Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ meetings “boring.” Not last week.
In a setting normally known for decorum and calm exchanges between officials and the public, the weekly...
Iowa City City Council incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor will be the two candidates on the general election ballot for District A after results from the district’s primary on Tuesday night.
Bergus...
Despite concerns from the Amish community, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with a plan to repave a county road outside of Kalona, Iowa.
The project will resurface a portion...
Iowa City’s composting facility is expanding to address the needs of Iowa City’s growing population.
The facility will receive an upgrade in spring 2025 after the city was awarded a $4 million...
Iowa City resident Tim Borchardt is hoping to bring a new, more conservative perspective to the Iowa City City Council if elected in November.
Before then, though, Borchardt will face off against...
The University of Iowa’s Nite Ride service will begin offering rides to the GuideLink Center, located at 300 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City, to help increase access to the mental health and substance...
The Johnson County administration and health and human services buildings are scheduled to undergo major upgrades to create a safer and more efficient environment.
Updates include fire suppression...
