Government & Politics

Preliminary site plans are taking shape for a mixed-use development at the former Transamerica site on Edgewood Road and 42nd Street NE, where more than two years ago some neighbors organized in opposition of a local developer’s proposal and prompted the property’s sale to another developer.

The bill would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to drive to any kind of job, not just farming, following a law passed last year that allows younger teens to work longer hours and later in the day. The bill reduces the distance a teen can drive under the “special minor’s restricted license” from 50 to 25 miles to school or a job. And driving cannot be part of the work.

The legislation is a limited version of what Reynolds originally proposed, but has still been met with fierce opposition from AEA officials and statehouse Democrats

The proposal passed by the House would require that two-thirds of the members in each chamber — 67 in the House and 34 in the Senate — agree on any legislation that increases Iowa's income tax on individuals or corporations.

Also, Iowa Economic Development Authority board awards incentives to Danisco expansion in southwest Cedar Rapids.

Friday was the deadline for candidates to file to appear in the June 4 primary. Here’s who’s running in Linn and Johnson counties.

It’s estimated Iowa needs another 24,617 homes to support a growing population, and a statewide coalition is encouraging state lawmakers to act on six priorities it says would expand affordable housing in the state.

Jes Lang, community violence prevention coordinator for Johnson County program aimed at reducing gun violence, says job is ‘made for her.’ She feels her ‘passion and purpose collided’ when she found this job.