Izabela Zaluska

Three Iowa high school students were recognized for their talents through the Grant Wood Legacy Prize from the University of Iowa’s Grant Wood Art Colony.

The massive reconstruction of the interchange is entering the fifth year of work ahead of schedule and with another milestone expected by Labor Day. Plus, organizations working to secure future funding for the 380 Express bus service.

According to unofficial results, the public measure, which needed 50 percent of votes to pass, failed with 401 voters — or 84.2 percent — voting “no.” A total of 75 voters — or 15.8 percent — voted “yes.”

Groundbreaking for the new Domestic Violence Intervention Program shelter is anticipated in early May, doubling the capacity of the current shelter, which was built in 1993.

Houses into Homes has helped furnish more than 1,000 homes since its inception in February 2018 and has diverted hundreds of tons of items from the landfill. In addition to helping families, the organization has created a sense of community among its staff and volunteers.

The Riverfront West housing project is at the corner of South Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue.

The Coralville City Council gave final approval to rezoning the 3.84 acres of land to make way for the hotel and retail buildings on Westcor Drive that are anticipated to create 50 jobs.

Johnson County Conservation began visiting the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County’s early childhood education classes last month through a new partnership. The students get engaging, hands-on nature programming once a month.

The Iowa City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved first consideration of rezoning 3.87 acres of vacant land on the corner of North Dodge Street and Scott Boulevard for a mixed-use development.

The city used federal pandemic aid, supplemented with local funds, for a $1.3 million voluntary relocation program intended to help residents of the mobile home park find safe, stable housing ahead of the park’s closure.

Johnson County has been designated a HeartSafe Community as local partners continue informing residents how to effectively intervene if they witness someone in sudden cardiac arrest.

The conversation comes ahead of anticipated growth, desire to improve fire response and concerns about contaminated water. It’s a renewed discussion after voters rejected a similar measure two decades ago.

Eastern Iowa is seeing come of the worst travel conditions and highest snow fall with Thursday’s winter storm.

The board decided the pay increases for fiscal year 2024, as well as how process can be improved for next year if no state law changes occur.

The city council identified the site for the second fire station and gave unanimous approval on proceeding with land acquisition. Also, the council updated details on a new city park on the northwest side.