But anyone seeking details on any of those plans will have to stay tuned. Specifics were scarce Tuesday, when Reynolds and legislative leaders participated in the Iowa Capitol Press Association’s annual legislative preview forum at the Iowa Capitol.
Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and other GOP legislative leaders said they believe it is prudent to await court decisions on several challenges to federal vaccine mandates first.
Cedar Rapids has selected Hashim Taylor to be Parks and Recreation director. The department grapples with COVID-19 impacts to programming and recovery from the derecho, which downed thousands of trees and damaged some parks facilities.
2022 marks the first time Zumbach has held a chair role since being elected in 2020
The Iowa City Council unanimously re-elected Mayor Bruce Teague to another term and selected newcomer Megan Alter as mayor pro tem during an organizational meeting Tuesday morning.
The city’s end goal is to replant and restore the 110-acre property
An earlier proposal was supported by renewable fuels groups, but opposed by retailers and consumer choice advocates.
In Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature, environmental groups look for niche issues that could get bipartisan support. These include soil health, digesters and state parks funding.
Solon residents approved an extension and expansion of the city’s local-option sales tax in November. The main reason voters were asked to consider the expansion was a new $4.2 million fire station.
Initiative aims to make the library experience positive and accommodating for patrons with sensory needs.
The state has awarded $14.8 million to 4,608 residential projects and more than $26.7 million to 2,666 business installations. The average residential credit has grown from $1,850 in 2012 to $3,215 in 2021. The average business credits have increased from $7,997 to $9,990.
The race for Iowa attorney general in 2022 will be about “who is the best lawyer to stand up and advocate for Iowans, who will work hard for them and defend the issues that they care about,” according to Brenna Bird.
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