Local Government

IOWA CITY – An Iowa City attorney has announced her plans to seek an Iowa City Council seat. Laura Bergus, …

WATERLOO – State Auditor Rob Sand held town halls in 13 counties over the weekend looking for ‘recipes for efficiency.” …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Days after the weekend adjournment of the 2019 legislative session, Cedar Rapids officials are planning to move …

The town of Humeston straddles Highway 65 in the northwestern corner of Wayne County, less than a 30-minute drive from …

NORTH LIBERTY – Barely a month removed from filling one vacancy, the North Liberty City Council will soon be faced …

LONE TREE – In any given week, Lone Tree Mayor Jon Green dedicates 10 to 35 hours of his time …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Five years after Ed Thornton was banned from gardening two oft-overlooked city-owned vacant lots next to his …

IOWA CITY – A heavily traveled bridge near downtown Iowa City is slated for replacement in the coming years. The …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Minors would be allowed to stay a little later in establishments generating more than 50 percent of …

DES MOINES – The Iowa House joined the Senate in opening the door for farmers who want to grow industrial …

IOWA CITY – Mayor Jim Throgmorton will not seek reelection to the City Council this year, he announced Tuesday. ‘This …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids is the only community in Iowa to receive a ‘Walk Friendly” designation, which was awarded …