A former federal prosecutor has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to rehear oral arguments in a case filed against the Cedar Rapids City Council for alleged violations of the state’s open meetings law.
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A former federal prosecutor has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to rehear oral arguments in a case filed against the Cedar Rapids City Council for alleged violations of the state’s open meetings law.
Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and representatives of Utah-based Havenpark Communities, owner of mobile home parks across the county, are looking to move forward with a private meeting to discuss resident concerns.
The Iowa City Downtown District is one step closer to renewing its Self-Supported Municipal District after the Iowa City Council unanimously approved the petition for renewal of the SSMID last month.
Also in this week’s roundup of government news, Cedar Rapids gathers input from 700 residents about adding green spaces to the community
The move would address evolving space needs of the Linn County Auditor’s Office and lead election services “into the future.”
Rural EMS departments like the one found in the Lisbon-Mount Vernon area are facing tough decisions about how best to continue service in the face of increased call volumes, stagnating insurance reimbursements and lagging volunteerism.
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed an appellate opinion in a case against the Cedar Rapids City Council and affirmed that members were legally allowed to enter into closed session to interview a potential city clerk candidate.
The delay results in the loss of $3 million in state funding for the two smaller infrastructure projects, although the city is eligible to reapply at a later date.
Starting next year, county officials hope to leverage a multiphase renovation project — and a game of “musical office chairs” — to tackle growing space needs at the Linn County Courthouse.
Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, the Cedar Rapids City Council has given its OK for historic landmark designation of a former school site.
The move comes less than a week after the end of a government shutdown that delayed the distribution of SNAP funds.
After a slight delay, the Linn County overnight winter weather shelter is set to open Saturday as a “last resort” for those seeking shelter during the harsh winter months.
Johnson County plans to give out $230,000 in Social Services Emergency Food and Housing grants next month.
The move comes amid a surge in commercial interest in the county’s unincorporated areas.
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