The Coralville City Council on Tuesday will consider the third and final reading of an ordinance rezoning 12 acres of land at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street to allow for a mixed-use development. But concerns have been raised about how the project would impact residents who currently live and work there.
The 1.3-mile extension to the east is not only a “crucial link“ for Coralville and North Liberty, but it’s important for the Johnson County metro area. City leaders are working to secure funding opportunities for the $10 million project.
The portion of Fifth Street from 12th Avenue through the 20th Avenue intersection will be enhanced with new pavement, sidewalks and landscaping
Measure replaced with pedestrian safety ordinance
The Iowa Children’s Museum expanded access to its hands-on exhibits for low-income families this summer.
The Coralville Public Library and Coralville Community Food Pantry are partnering to increase access and remove barriers to community resources, including opening a Community Fridge in the library cafe and hiring a Community Resource Navigator.
Big changes are expected next spring as the long-awaited overhaul of the interchange at Interstate 80 and First Avenue in Coralville is slated to begin. The $41 million project will convert the interchange to a diverging diamond interchange.
A Coralville police officer died this weekend from an acute medical emergency after responding to a shooting in which a 3-year-old child died, according to a Facebook post from the Coralville Police Department.
The 3-year-old child from Coralville who suffered a gunshot-related injury Sunday afternoon has died, authorities announced. The Coralville Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating the incident.
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The Coralville City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint Keith Jones, a retired banker and longtime city resident, to fill the vacant council seat. Jones was sworn in after the vote and took his seat at the council dais.
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The council is expected to approve the appointment of Keith Jones at its meeting Tuesday. Jones, a longtime resident and retired banker, would be sworn in after the vote and participate in his first meeting as a council member.
City of Coralville sells land worth $12,000 to school district with agreement that city has access to facility outside of school hours.
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