Utah-based Havenpark Communities, owner of mobile home parks across Johnson County, has agreed to an in-person meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, although it has requested that the meeting be private.
Last week, North Liberty celebrated completion of the first phase of a $16 million Centennial Park expansion that adds an event hall, amphitheater, splash pad, pavilion and plaza. Planners hope to turn it into a regional attraction.
Linn County Sustainability Director Cara Matteson explains the reasoning behind the research.
Senate File 75 requires Iowa counties home to one of Iowa’s three Regent universities to elect their county supervisors by districts, rather than at-large. All three counties — Johnson, Black Hawk and Story — currently have Democratic-leaning boards and elect supervisors countywide.
Marion city employees will work remotely, so no service interruptions are expected.
The Sanxay-Gilmore house, believed to be one of Iowa City’s oldest residences, will be historically preserved following a deal between the city and the Iowa Board of Regents.
The Cedar Rapids City Council has signaled early intent to rezone the land around a former elementary school for a planned apartment development.
Five Johnson County cities will look to join the rest of the cities in the county that have implemented a 1 percent local-option sales tax. Voters in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Oxford and Shueyville will vote on the issue next month.
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Coralville voters will elect three council members and a new mayor this November after Mayor Meghann Foster announced she would not seek re-election. In total, there are 10 candidates for those four seats.
The city of Cedar Rapids is seeking citizen feedback on its Animal Care & Control operations as it works to chart the department’s future.
Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, the League of Women Voters of Linn County will host a Cedar Rapids school board candidate forum this week.
The city’s variable cart program will launch next year with three cart sizes for residents to choose from.
With Election Day fast approaching, The Gazette asked candidates to complete a questionnaire about their priorities if elected. Here’s what they had to say about how they would address affordable housing needs in Iowa City.
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