Local Government

Coralville and North Liberty to split cost for extension project on stretch of road that will eventually connect First Avenue and 12th Avenue and create an important link to Interstate 380 from both cities.

Announcement comes after fatal shooting at NYC office building.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Cedar Rapids is supporting a new initiative to address homelessness.

Here’s how Iowa City’s Climate Action and Outreach Department is working to reduce emissions by the city, businesses and residents

The two projects will add a combined 48 units to western Cedar Rapids in previously flood-ravaged areas.

Johnson County is planning to place six vending machines containing free doses of naloxone — a medication that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose — and other harm prevention items at places across the county later this year.

The city of North Liberty is considering its options for demolishing and renovating its outdated, inadequate fire station — a project that’s estimated to cost $15-18 million.

In an effort to comply with state law, the Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday voted 7-2 to advance a staff proposal to eliminate the section of the city’s municipal code outlining the makeup and responsibilities of the citizen review board.

The commission unanimously approved the draft code at its Monday meeting. Now, it heads to the Board of Supervisors.

Longtime law enforcement officer and peer support advocate Jeremy Sprague is set to join the department on Aug. 21.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is seeking “community champions” to connect with potential residents as part of its Collaborative Growth Initiative.

Following the deadly July Fourth flash flooding in central Texas, The Gazette spoke with Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Wilson about emergency communications and how people can prepare themselves for natural disasters.