Linn County has officially adopted a nuclear energy ordinance — making it one of the only counties in the state with a nuclear-specific zoning code.
Grace Nieland Local Government Sep. 3, 2025 1:08 pm10d ago
Linn County has officially adopted a nuclear energy ordinance — making it one of the only counties in the state with a nuclear-specific zoning code.
Megan Woolard Local Government Sep. 3, 2025 7:33 am10d ago
Ahead of the November general election, a committee to support the passage of 1 percent local-option sales tax measures in Johnson County’s three most populous cities is leading coordinated campaigns.
Local Government Sep. 3, 2025 5:30 am10d ago
Scheetz, who represents District 2, was first appointed to the board in April of this year.
Campaigns & Elections Sep. 3, 2025 9:11 am10d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson wasted little time announcing her candidacy for U.S. Senate Tuesday, mere hours after Sen. Joni Ernst published a video announcing she will not seek re-election.
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Government & Politics Sep. 3, 2025 7:46 am10d ago
Also, state legislator Dave Jacoby endorses Zach Wahls in Democratic U.S. Senate race
Local Government Sep. 2, 2025 2:20 pm11d ago
Cedar Rapids City Council District 3 incumbent Dale Todd is seeking re-election to the council.
Erin Murphy Campaigns & Elections Sep. 3, 2025 7:25 am10d ago
Saying it is time to give back to the family that has supported her during her career in public service, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst in a video message announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election next year.
Grace Nieland Local Government Sep. 2, 2025 7:36 am11d ago
The brightly colored Marion Library Bookmobile can be spotted throughout the week in city parks, outside local businesses or at the Marion YMCA. It boasts a catalog of roughly 3,000 books with the goal of serving readers of all ages.
By Katie Tarrant, - The Washington Post
National Politics Sep. 2, 2025 5:30 am11d ago
The fight over how to define Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to intensify as Hinson is widely expected to run for the seat of retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).
News Sep. 2, 2025 8:05 am11d ago
The Iowa City Fire Department has installed a new safety system that sends a notification to nearby drivers when the department is active on an emergency scene.
Grace Nieland, Grace King, Megan Woolard
Local Government Sep. 2, 2025 8:49 am11d ago
Also in this week’s Government Notes, Marion unveils new Uptown sculpture
Local Government Aug. 31, 2025 5:30 am13d ago
As plans to replace the Burlington Street Bridge progress, the entities involved in the project are determining how to balance different community priorities for the main connection between the west side of Iowa City and downtown.
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