Government & Politics

During his 16-year tenure as mayor, Kattchee saw the building of the new library, fire station, city hall, and recreation center. He was also instrumental in the development of the UI Oakdale Research Park, the upgrades of the Coralville Wastewater Plant and the start of Coralville’s recycling program.

On this week's episode we take one last look in the rearview mirror at the 2024 legislative session. We'll talk about traffic cameras in the Quad Cities. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson discusses aid to Ukraine and her recent visit with the Ukrainian president.

Inconsistent procedures across counties were apparent in a 2020 recount of a Congressional election, but the Iowa Legislature declined to update state elections laws regarding recounts.

Also: Attorney General’s Office clears Fort Dodge officers in fatal shooting

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.