Izabela Zaluska

The compensation board recommends a 16 percent salary increase for the county attorney, 12 percent increase for the sheriff and 10 percent increase for auditor, recorder, treasurer and the five supervisors.

Supervisor Rod Sullivan selected as board’s vice chair for 2023.

Thanks to grant funding, Witwer Children’s Therapy in Cedar Rapids has new equipment that mimics riding a horse. Witwer is currently the only therapy clinic in the state that uses the MiraColt in sessions.

The solar power generating project is in the early design stages but is something the airport has been looking at for a couple of years. The airport will use funds from the federal bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year.

The Hall family has enjoyed being together this year and spending time with one another, especially after four family members — Ashley, James, Vonnie and Evan — were diagnosed with different health issues within the span of a few months in late 2021.

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.

Local officials in Linn and Johnson counties are exploring solutions to potentially relocate jail facilities, as one county’s facility nears the end of its life while the other has years left, but sits in a less-than-ideal spot.

The council took no formal action during the meeting but asked city staff questions and heard from the public. Mayor Chris Hoffman said the city will continue to communicate with residents as discussions progress.

This is the first time prior registration will not be required to receive a meal, the organization announced. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The city of Iowa City has reached a temporary agreement with the owners of the H-Bar following increased serious incidents and calls for service. Compliance is effective immediately.

A recent reports from the Iowa Department of Transportation found the aviation industry has an annual impact of $6.4 billion in economic activity, supports nearly 41,000 jobs and generates $124 million in tax revenue.

The five-week pre-apprenticeship program creates a pathway for Iowans to qualify for and complete a skilled trades apprenticeship. Iowa City is investing more than $400,000 in pandemic relief dollars, which will allow the Labor Center to run the program for the next four years.

The wage enhancement program funded by pandemic relief dollars is intended to boost wages without raising the cost for Johnson County families.

The program, which helps eligible residents pay for things like rent, utilities and funeral expenses, is on track to spend $1.5 million this year - exceeding its $1 million budget. Johnson County’s social services director attributes the increase to pandemic relief programs ending, and changes that made more people eligible for assistance.

The North Liberty Fire Department is in the process of recruiting three full-time firefighters while also pursuing a location for a second fire station. These efforts will help reduce response times, address rising call volumes and prepare the department as the city continues to grow.