Government & Politics

The investigation stems from a complaint filed with the Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board alleging the sheriff violated the law by using patrol cars in a Bettendorf Halloween parade. Lane has denied it was a campaign event.

Renters can learn about their rights as tenants through a free workshop being held Thursday featuring local experts. Here’s what you need to know about the event.

The Cedar Rapids City Council awarded incentives this week to a developer to build a $21 million Airport Commercial Park in southwest Cedar Rapids that would bring new warehouses online in a part of town where industrial development is booming. Corridor Construction Network also received incentives fora $5.4 million expansion.

Almost two months into his role as Cedar Rapids Police Chief, David Dostal has been busy. Between the day to day work of running the department, he has spent time visiting with community members, attending rallies and traveling to Des Moines to support a bill to regulate the use of traffic cameras.

While Iowa communities grapple with property tax reform state lawmakers passed last year, Marion’s fiscal 2025 budget bumps staff pay and invests in infrastructure improvements.

The 2024 Iowa legislative session ended Saturday when House lawmakers passed their final bills and adjourned for the year after a session marked by education policy, tax cuts and other policies from the leading conservative majorities. Here is a look at six major policies passed this session and what effect they will have on Iowans.

“Summit asked to discuss the status of the project, and those discussions revealed that the project was dramatically off-schedule,” a lawsuit says.

Also, North Liberty’s new city hall will open to the public this week.