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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Izabela Zaluska
I am the Iowa City and Johnson County government reporter for The Gazette. One of my favorite parts about my job is that I’m constantly learning something new and then I get to share that information with readers. Through my coverage, I hope to make it easier for readers to understand how local government works. When I’m not reporting, I enjoy hiking, spending time outside, reading and finding new restaurants to try.
Latest Articles by Izabela Zaluska
Local Government May. 31, 2022 9:19 am243d ago
F.W. Kent Park in eastern Johnson County has seen a record number of visitors during the pandemic. With the park’s increased use, the county is investing $3.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to replace the campground shower house and wastewater system, which will also have a positive impact on water quality in the lake.
News May. 28, 2022 1:32 am246d ago
The memorial has been in the works for a decade and is just a few months away from being in its final form. The project was led by former Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, a Korean War veteran, up until he died in 2017.
K-12 Education May. 26, 2022 9:24 pm248d ago
Princeton McKinney finished school at Elizabeth Tate High School in late February, two days before his father passed away. Thinking about what his father would have wanted him to do has pushed McKinney to work hard in pursuing his career as an electrician.
K-12 Education May. 26, 2022 9:24 pm248d ago
Having moved around her whole life, Shay Church-Roberts said she’s excited to start a new chapter of her life in a new place. The Liberty High senior will go to Fort Jackson for basic combat training as part of the U.S. Army Reserve. She will then start school next spring at Alabama State University.
K-12 Education May. 26, 2022 9:53 pm248d ago
Hunter Shook will continue his education at the U.S. Naval Acadamy and follow his dreams of becoming a pilot. What set the Naval Academy apart most to him was that “your responsibilities don’t stop when you’re on the ground.”
K-12 Education May. 27, 2022 10:29 pm247d ago
Kongolo Mwenemkamba plans to attend Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge after graduating from City High School. He will continue playing football and plans to major in kinesiology.
Local Government May. 25, 2022 2:14 pm249d ago
The Coralville City Council is moving forward with filling a council vacancy by appointment, and is now accepting applications from interested residents.
Community May. 25, 2022 6:00 am250d ago
Leah Rogers of Mount Vernon said she always wanted to be an archaeologist. In her career spanning four decades, Rogers has contributed to hundreds of reports revealing clues about the past.
Local Government May. 24, 2022 12:23 pm250d ago
Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to hear what the public thinks of its draft recommendations as part of a big picture plan to re-imagine recreation. The draft recommendations include looking at the future of the city’s pools, as well as upgrades to athletic fields.
People & Places May. 24, 2022 6:00 am251d ago
William “Bill” Alberhasky was the second-generation owner of the iconic Iowa City family-owned business John’s Grocery. His oldest son, Doug, described his father as an innovator and having a great sense of humor. The business has been in the Alberhasky family for more than 70 years.
Local Government May. 23, 2022 3:57 pm251d ago
Eligible Johnson County residents will have until 2 p.m. on Friday to get their applications submitted for a one-time emergency relief check of $1,400.
Local Government May. 23, 2022 6:00 am254d ago
The land in dispute is key to connecting Forevergreen Road in North Liberty to Tiffin but who will build the final connection and how has been delayed due to a legal fight dating back to 2019. A District Court judge ruled last month Coralville has authority but Tiffin does have the possibility to appeal the ruling.
News May. 20, 2022 6:00 am255d ago
Construction on the Coralville Community Food Pantry's new building has started, which is “surreal but exciting,” executive director John Boller said.
Local Government May. 11, 2022 6:00 pm263d ago
The council weighed its two options — holding a special election and appointment — during a work session after Tuesday night’s formal meeting, ultimately agreeing on moving forward with appointment to fill the vacancy sooner.
Local Government May. 6, 2022 5:42 pm268d ago
The commission, after months of work, approved an updated facilitator proposal with the same out-of-state firm but this time working with local partners. The proposal has a larger budget and includes more community input.