Local Government

Higley Mansion, a former senior-living facility in southeast Cedar Rapids, will reopen next year to offer residential rehab for people who voluntarily choose to enter treatment for substance use issues.

Council member Andrew Dunn announced his intention to resign in January.

A recently-completed study looked at the feasibility of creating a Bus Rapid Transit line that would run between North Liberty and Iowa City.

The city of Marion has submitted a request to the Iowa Department of Transportation to appeal its initial denial of five stationary traffic cameras and two locations for mobile traffic cameras.

Summit Carbon Solutions says the county’s rules about pipeline placement, safety and land surveys are trumped by state and federal regulations.

Also, Iowa City schools piloting use of three electric vehicles at City, Liberty and West High School to transport students in the Transition Alliance Program.

Johnson County and Iowa City have begun preliminary conversations about the potential for a joint law enforcement facility. A bond to fund the project could go to voters no sooner than the November 2026 General Election.

Rent increases are leveling off after historic high spikes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, but remain higher than before the virus’ global spread, new data show. Policies like rent control are considered a “quick fix,” but is the solution that simple?

She has been acting county auditor during general election

Cities are required to tell people if they do or might have lead water pipes going to their homes and businesses. About two-thirds of Vinton’s service lines might have lead, whereas North Liberty has none. Cedar Rapids sent 9,.000 notices to homes and businesses.

Swisher, population 900, is on the search for a new mayor after Julie Persons resigned from the job following her election to Johnson County Auditor. But so far, the city council hasn’t found anyone willing to take the job.

The North Liberty City Council has decided to use its remaining roughly $300,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for community center projects, to establish an economic development program with Greater Iowa City Inc., and a donation to United Action For Youth.