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Iowa lawmakers reshaped education and state government, restricted transgender youth and property taxes — and more
While many significant pieces of legislation passed the Republican-controlled body, others failed to garner enough support this year
Johnson County’s smaller towns, like Lone Tree, Hills and Swisher, are working on community-led downtown revitalization efforts. The themes of building trust and authentic communities falls into the broader work of Better Together 2030, a visioning plan for Johnson County’s future.
On the Cinco de Mayo 2023 edition of On Iowa Politics: the Iowa Legislature adjourns sine die, Democrats reveal more of their caucus plan — but do they? — and a noteworthy judge’s ruling that relates to the proposed carbon capture pipelines in Iowa.
Four electric buses have been rolling through Iowa City for nearly a year and a half — and there are efforts to hopefully expand the fleet. It’s been a learning experience for the city, and the transit department is pleased with the roll out, according to the city’s transportation director.
By June 1, Feed Iowa First will no longer farm on a portion of Linn County’s Dows Farm “agri-community” site after a faulty water well pushed the nonprofit off the land earlier than planned, prompting the developer to re-imagine the farm elements of the project.
State lawmakers have completed their work for the year, concluding a session that was momentous and often contentious
Applications for the Students First Education Savings Accounts will be accepted starting May 31 and through June 30, the governor’s office said Thursday.
Gov. Kim Reynolds and her fellow Republicans say the measure is just the first step in a multiyear process of addressing Iowans’ property taxes
City of Cedar Rapids officials are gearing up to launch a nationwide search for a new police chief to succeed retired Chief Wayne Jerman, who retired from his role at the helm of the Cedar Rapids Police Department last month after turning 66 years old and aging out of his certification.
The City of Marion has filed a petition asking the court to deem a dilapidated building on Seventh Avenue, which has become an “eyesore” to the recently-completed $6.9 million streetscape and plaza project, as abandoned property and grant the property title to the city.
Iowa lawmakers gave final passage to a bill that will open more jobs to teenagers in the state, sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk to be signed into law.
Hours of emotional and passionate comment from the community, commissioners and council members showed there is a desire and interest to get this work done even if there is disagreement on the path forward. Concerns were again raised Tuesday that there still hasn’t been enough community input.
Iowa attorneys would get paid more to represent indigent defendants to address a severe shortage that’s led to grueling caseloads.
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