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Coralville residents will no longer need to sort their recycling when the city moves to single-stream in March. The city will roll out single-stream recycling for all residents at the same time rather than a phased approach.

Drivers will be happy to know the massive reconstruction of the Interstate 80/380 interchange is nearing completion ahead of schedule. The goal is to get the last two ramps open by the end of this month.

Having an early detection strategy for skin cancer that includes seeing a dermatologist is important to minimizing risk. A dermatologist from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics shares key signs, how to minimize risk and how to protect your skin from the sun.

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is likely to provide funding for emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault and rape as a state reimbursement program remains in limbo.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Jail is at a “critical moment,” Sheriff Brad Kunkel said. A recent structural property condition assessment conducted by Axiom Consultants found the facility “has a number of significant deficiencies,” with some requiring immediate attention.

The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work planning the city’s annual fall festival. The annual event will take place on Aug. 25 and 26 and feature various events, shopping, food trucks and more.

It’s been a “really rewarding” 17 years for Wendy Ford with the city of Iowa City. Ford, who retired on Aug. 11, has served as the city’s economic development coordinator since 2006, acting as a liaison between the city and the business community.

City staff during Tuesday’s Iowa City Council work session presented five changes to the zoning code that are intended to increase housing supply and diversity of housing options. Council will vote on these proposed changes at its Sept. 19 meeting.

Former Iowa City City Manager Steve Atkins died earlier this month at age 78. Atkins was city manager in Iowa City for 21 years, from 1986 to 2007 when he retired. Seven mayors served during Atkins’ tenure.

The North Liberty Youth Council, which began meeting in October 2022, wrapped up its first term and is looking at what’s next.

The city of Iowa City is getting ready to begin installing 13 cameras throughout the Pedestrian Mall this month, which the city says will help law enforcement by giving them access to footage when they are investigating incidents in the area.

Iowa City is looking to add a new fee for electric vehicle charging at public stations to recover the impacts various fees, including the state user fee that went into effect last month.

This voter guide includes information about seats on the city councils in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Tiffin, as well as information about how to run for office and how to make sure you’re ready to vote come November.

This voter guide includes information on seats on the city councils in Cedar Rapids and Marion, as well as how to make sure you’re ready to vote come November.

An 80-plus-mile ride, coupled with 100-plus-degree heat indexes made for a tough day for the tens of thousands of bicyclists who rode from Tama-Toledo to Coralville on day six of RAGBRAI Friday.