Articles Tagged: Coralville

‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Price is Right’ in Iowa City, Coralville venues this week

Cirque Italia gives a behind the scenes look at performer life

Water circus bringing pirate high seas adventure to the Big Top on dry land

The cities of Coralville and Iowa City, in cooperation with Johnson County, are preparing a nearly $6 million application to the state’s Destination Iowa program. The joint application seeks funding for various projects improving water and trail access in the county.

Restless Road is an apt name for the country trio that was birthed out of the music competition series, “The X Factor.”

The City Council unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance rezoning 12 acres of land at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street, as well as a master site plan for the Gather Iowa development. The city is working with the developer on solutions to address affordability concerns.

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.