Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday ordered all state agencies to use E-Verify and SAVE to confirm employment and immigration eligibility for new hires and professional licenses. The move follows the arrest of former Des Moines schools superintendent Ian Roberts, which exposed verification gaps and reignited debate over whether Iowa should mandate E-Verify statewide.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is requesting an in-person public meeting with Utah-based Havenpark Communities, owner of mobile home parks across the county, as residents push for a two-year moratorium on rent increases due to concerns over park conditions.
Johnson County has renewed its motion for an injunction against Hawkeye Waste because its workers’ comp insurance coverage lapsed in September. A worker was crushed by a skid loader last year and an OSHA investigation revealed the company didn’t have workers’ comp insurance, which is a violation of Iowa law.
The city of Oxford is hosting a costume closet that provides children with free Halloween costumes. This is the first year for the program and costumes are available throughout the month of October. The closet can be found at City Hall Monday through Thursday and at the library Friday through Saturday.
An Iowa City man who plied a 13 -year-old girl with alcohol and then sexually assaulted her in a car was found guilty last week following a July bench trial in Johnson County District Court.
The City of Hiawatha recently received nearly $800,000 in state funds to support the construction of a new trail connection at Interstate 380 and Emmons Street.
Leif Olson and David Waterman were confirmed by the Senate to serve as U.S. Attorneys in Iowa
Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas said she is ready to translate her horse roping and riding skills to reining in taxpayer dollars and property taxes as state auditor.
Pedestrians were out on the trail at Prairie Park Fishery in Cedar Rapids Tuesday, to enjoy the sunny fall weather
The Iowa City Council on Tuesday approved $927,000 for the purchase of three town homes in North Liberty to be used by the Iowa City Housing Authority for affordable housing.
The Nature Call: Many obstacles made for a long day during recent kayak trip
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