The Iowa City Compost and Landfill facility is set to undergo a $4 million transformation, planned to be complete by the end of the summer, that will allow the city to increase the amount of usable compost it produces and at a faster rate.
Former City Clerk Cynthia Stimson is urging the Fairfax City Council to reappoint her to the role and allow her to work through June 30 to ease the transition.
The North Liberty Fire Department is looking to add two full-time firefighters, less than a year after adding its first full-time firefighter, to provide adequate staffing for the city’s only fire station.
Data center developers would be required to prove their project would not cause “undue adverse effects” to Linn County’s water system before being allowed to build in rural areas under a draft zoning code headed to the county board of supervisors.
The vote comes less than two weeks after the council voted 3-2 against the retention of longtime City Clerk Cynthia Stimson.
Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, Linn-Mar schools has hired superintendent search firm to find the district’s next leader.
Linn County saw a surge in passport applications last year, mirroring both state and nationwide trends.
Field mediation is meant to serve as an unarmed alternative to law enforcement response for non-violent, non-emergency calls typically involving interpersonal conflict. Field mediation can be used for instances such as noise complaints, disputes between neighbors, custody exchanges and loitering.
A 96-unit multi family housing development is planned for Jordan Street on the south side of North Liberty. It is the first project in North Liberty history to receive workforce housing tax credits through the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
The rezoning is a small but significant step in NextEra Energy’s efforts to restart the nuclear plant near Palo
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ staggered terms have been set ahead of the November election in which all five supervisor seats will be on the ballot as the county shifts to electing supervisors from districts.
However, Board of Supervisors opt not to take a pay increase for themselves
The program will provide medical and psychological support for individuals following a stop or reduction in drug or alcohol use.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, North Linn schools has named its next superintendent.
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