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.
Action may not come again until new board is sworn in next year.
The county supervisors included $1 million for Kirkwood tuition assistance in the latest round of ARPA allocations this fall
The board will meet in closed session with legal counsel on Tuesday to discuss the proposed ordinance. Other Iowa counties’ carbon pipeline setback ordinances have been met with legal challenges.
The airport has been negotiating with Paul and Nikki Hynek since 2020 about providing a new well or buying the couple’s property. The airport isn’t certain the PFAS came from firefighting foam used at the airport, but it’s a strong possibility.
Eastern Iowa child care advocates say a bill by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to expand eligibility for families to receive child care assistance is a good start, but likely still struggle to find open child care spots, due to low reimbursement rates and wages in the state.
The agency took full ownership of the siren system from NextEra earlier this year
The grants will be funded with $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars
First vote will be next Monday, when all supervisors are able to attend.
The outcome remains the same and the results changed little in a recount of a close Linn County statehouse race.
Wolf Carbon Solutions also holding informational meetings next week
Also in weekly edition of Government Notes: Iowa City Council members hold listening post Monday night.
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