Izabela Zaluska

The City Council unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance rezoning 12 acres of land at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street, as well as a master site plan for the Gather Iowa development. The city is working with the developer on solutions to address affordability concerns.

The Kids Market will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 24. This is the 11th year of the event hosted alongside the Saturday Farmers Market.

The Coralville City Council on Tuesday will consider the third and final reading of an ordinance rezoning 12 acres of land at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street to allow for a mixed-use development. But concerns have been raised about how the project would impact residents who currently live and work there.

The 319 Johnson County residents who did not initially receive a $1,400 check from the county’s direct assistance program despite being eligible are likely to receive one after all.

Drivers traveling south on Interstate 380 should be prepared for a significant change Friday morning as the old eastbound ramp closes and the new flyover ramp opens. The exit for I-80 eastbound will now be earlier, by half a mile.

Amel Ali will remain on Iowa City’s ad hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a restorative justice process begins to repair the harm caused by comments she made on a local podcast.

The 1.3-mile extension to the east is not only a “crucial link“ for Coralville and North Liberty, but it’s important for the Johnson County metro area. City leaders are working to secure funding opportunities for the $10 million project.

The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center by Fridley Theatres will be part of the Park Place development in Tiffin just off Interstate 380.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission voted last Thursday to suspend Amel Ali as chair. Ali remains on the commission and the Iowa City Council will discuss her potential removal at its next meeting. Another commissioner resigned for health and personal reasons.

The 20-year-old playground closed Monday. It will be replaced with a new playground that was designed with input from residents after more than 550 comments were submitted about the city’s initial design. The new playground is expected to be complete in six to eight weeks.

The portion of Fifth Street from 12th Avenue through the 20th Avenue intersection will be enhanced with new pavement, sidewalks and landscaping

After a lengthy discussion Thursday morning, the Iowa City Council voted 6-1 to table the decision until its Aug. 16 meeting. Council members want the TRC to move forward but differ on the best way to accomplish that.

The Iowa City Council will meet Thursday morning to discuss removing Amel Ali from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Iowa City Council members indicated they are in support of contributing funds to free up county dollars for half the 319 residents who were left out of a pandemic relief program. City staff were directed to pursue negotiations with the county to explore options.

Monument Hills project, featuring single-family homes and senior living development, easily passes Iowa City Council’s first vote. Iowa City Council members said they like how the development will feature a variety of housing.