Local Government

Eligible Linn County residents who want to be appointed to the Board of Supervisors have until March 23 to submit an application.

Iceberg Development and Salida Partners combine efforts for 21 S. Linn St. property. It’s one of two proposals going before the City Council to develop the city-owned property.

Iowa City launched a two-year fare free pilot program in

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly this week celebrated a “decade of progress” in his annual State of the City address outlining recent and upcoming developments in the city’s public and private sectors.

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Also, Marion City Council approves incentives for Uptown housing project

The Marion City Council gave its permission Thursday for the city to begin the process of closing the Marion Airport runway by this summer. The move will effectively halt flights at the airport.

Interior demolition complete for redevelopment of historic Marion church building

In 2018, Decorah voters also denied the idea of forming a city electric utility, but by only three votes. The City Council decided to try again, setting Tuesday’s special election. This time, the margin against the idea grew to 182 votes.

“Service and staff reductions will be avoided and contributions to reserve funds will resume,” the city said in a message.

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.

Oliver Weilein won the Iowa City Council special election Tuesday with 60 percent of the votes cast, according to unofficial results.