Alejandro Rojas

He has been heavily involved in the performing arts since an early age. Next stop: Boston Conservatory at Berklee to study musical theater.

Sixteen years after Johnson County voters approved a $20 million bond to fund conservation projects -- the first referendum of its kind in the state -- voters will be asked to approve a new bond, this time for $30 million, to acquire land to protect water quality and natural areas, and provide land for parks and trails.

New recycling bins will be delivered to homes starting mid-May with the program to begin June 3.

The city won’t issue new permits for tobacco and vape sales from June 4 to Jan. 1, 2025, giving officials time to study how it can mitigate the impact of tobacco and nicotine products on public health.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague votes against, saying he was uncomfortable with the proposal.

Devon Strief has become the Iowa City Animal Services coordinator, the latest position in this animal lover’s career.

Iowa City Council gives initial approval, with two votes to come

The former college campus, located on Lower Muscatine Road, will be rezoned to general industrial, as requested by Procter & Gamble, which bought the property in February and is planning an expansion.

Johnson County officials have described the proposed budget for next fiscal year as one that includes minor changes, as spending for programs and services were adjusted, but not cut.

Many Hills parents are mad the Iowa City Community School District is closing their elementary school, but that doesn’t mean they want to send their kids to another lower-ranking district. This is despite offers from two lawmakers to help the Johnson County community move its students to another school district, such as Lone Tree.

City awards 15-year, 100% tax abatement to Lucky Pete LLC

Owner opposes move, saying it would make it harder to sell building

The proposal by Procter & Gamble has been met with resistance from neighbors, who said they are concerned about the company’s planned expansion.

Hospitals may be testing Maria Iliakova’s idea by this fall

Friday was the deadline for candidates to file to appear in the June 4 primary. Here’s who’s running in Linn and Johnson counties.