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The proposal includes a 120-bed senior living facility and 38 acres of land dedicated to the city for expansion of Hickory Hill Park.

The existing westbound Interstate 80 to southbound U.S. 218 ramp will close permanently on Monday at 11 p.m. The DOT also shared additional short-term traffic changes.

Affordable housing, child care and continuing the city’s climate action work are among what Iowa City council members want to see prioritized in the upcoming fiscal budget.

The Iowa City Council narrowly rejected an agreement to hire a facilitator for its Truth and Reconciliation Commission, raising questions about what is the next step for the commission.

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The substation would be a place for deputies to meet with the public, take reports, conduct interviews and follow up on calls for service.

The four candidates answered nine questions during the forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Johnson County.

The forum begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday and will be livestreamed.

Redmond Jones II, who has been West Branch’s city administrator since 2017, is starting his Iowa City position on Sept. 20.

An unnamed man and woman crashed into an oncoming dump truck on Highway 151 while fleeing from a Linn County deputy.

Council members agreed that the nearly $200,000 was worth it but some had hesitations about the firm that is being considered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Police said Benjamin Brewer, 33, of Cedar Rapids, used a nail gun to rob a man. He faces counts of robbery, assault and criminal mischief.

Other priorities include eviction prevention, affordable housing, help to nonprofits

City staff will present recommendations on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds during Tuesday’s City Council meeting

Hawkeye football being back also meant fans were grilling, playing lawn games and shopping at Melrose Avenue vendors.