The mental health access centers in Linn and Johnson counties would be funded below their requests under a proposed budget for fiscal 2024. County officials and providers warned this would result in reduced services, if not closure of the facilities.
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.
Also, Cedar Rapids City Council advances Hawkeye Downs rezoning
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.
Also, Iowa City school board approves land purchase agreement that will expand the footprint of Iowa City High School.
Johnson County Conservation is challenging outdoor enthusiasts -- a distinction open to everyone -- to get out and explore about a dozen county parks through mid-March to find the Yeti.
Over the last few months, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has been discussing how to move forward with a costly renovation of the county’s administrative campus after the project costs ballooned.
Since being hired to lead Better Together 2030, executive director Cady Gerlach has been “planting a lot of seeds” about potential projects as Johnson County communities work toward a shared future.
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.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing to consider plans for an estimated $4.665 million renovation of the former Colonial Center building into affordable housing units. Also, the deadline is approaching to apply to fill an Iowa City Council vacancy.
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.
Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz -- the highest paid city administrator in Iowa -- is slated to receive a 4 percent pay bump this week with a City Council vote.
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.
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