Government & Politics

Johnson County’s plans for campground improvements to improve water quality at popular F.W. Kent Park will need to be scaled back after bids came in significantly over budget twice, delaying the project by at least one year.

One of the most widely used snow-fighting agents — rock salt — comes at a price, both financially and environmentally.

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and pledged ongoing support for the country’s war effort — but oppose a $1.7 trillion spending bill that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine.

Advocates of the legislation have described the move as a betrayal that would sour potential allies in future conflicts.

The Cedar Rapids City Council has signed off on resolutions of support for multifamily and single-family housing projects that are seeking a slice of federal disaster recovery funds to add a combined 300 housing units in the community.

The Marion City Council will vote on five project applications Thursday. The church, which could be converted into multifamily housing, is among them.

Rates will likely continue to gradually increase, thanks to landfill closure and more expensive waste management options.

The Water Resource and Development Act, reauthorized every two years, provides a framework for projects and studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. The act deals with construction and maintenance of ports, waterways, locks and dams.