It’s been nearly a year since the Iowa City school district closed Hills Elementary -- the only school in the small Johnson County town. Residents and city leaders say despite that loss, the town is “poised to grow,” with new home construction, cornerstone businesses and a way of life that includes small-town living and big city conveniences.
A 37-year-old Wellman man was arrested Thursday on charges that he sent nude photos to a person he believed was under 16 years old.
A Missouri man was arrested Tuesday in Johnson County on charges that he attempted to groom a 14-year-old.
Coffee Emporium, purchased by North Liberty resident entrepreneur Alex Nelson in July 2024, will have a new name starting March 29: Midnight Coffee. Here’s what’s new.
In the first three months of this year, five fires have ignited in the Iowa City Landfill and have required emergency response to extinguish.
Also, a study reports the addition of an Uptown Marion hotel would have an economic impact of $21 million over its first five years of occupancy
Property owners across Johnson County have received letters detailing expected property tax rates as required by state law, but county and city officials are warning that the letters are not reflective of what taxpayers can expect to pay.
Iowa’s four most populous counties – Polk, Linn, Scott and Johnson – would no longer receive state economic development funding under a bill advanced by House lawmakers Wednesday.
Also, Marion City Council approves incentives for Uptown housing project
Swisher voters approved a 1 percent local-option sales tax in a special election Tuesday.Voters approved the sales tax by 75 percent. The tax needed 50 percent approval to pass.
Government Notes: Cedar Rapids schools’ bond survey deadline is Wednesday
County bought 15-unit Iowa City property for $1.7 million in summer of 2024
Freidhof, who has worked for Johnson County’s conservation department since 2002, succeeds director Larry Gullett, who died last year.
Also, tickets available for Marion’s State of the City address next month
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