The Fairfax City Council, in a heated meeting Tuesday, approved the first reading of a proposed exception to the city’s industrial zoning code which could provide a path for Alliant Energy to build a new power plant within city limits.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is considering adoption of a resolution that condemns more than two dozen executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Mayor, three council seats on November ballot as candidate filing deadline approaches
Also in this week’s Government Notes from The Gazette, Linn County seeks feedback, photos for website redesign
Cedar Rapids city staff are in the process of preparing a “strategic parking plan” to identify and address issues in the downtown area.
Jeremy Sprague was sworn into office Thursday, becoming Marion’s new police chief
The new Marion aquatics center project would have required passage of a nearly $40 million voter-approved bond referendum. Council members voted Thursday to hold off on putting the referendum on November’s ballot, delaying a vote by at least a year.
The site plan for the first building in North Liberty’s planned Urban Central District has been approved.
Mayor, three council member seats on November ballot
The Iowa City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a rezoning request and comprehensive plan update that will allow for the development of a 187-unit affordable housing complex.
Linn County has officially adopted a nuclear energy ordinance — making it one of the only counties in the state with a nuclear-specific zoning code.
Ahead of the November general election, a committee to support the passage of 1 percent local-option sales tax measures in Johnson County’s three most populous cities is leading coordinated campaigns.
Scheetz, who represents District 2, was first appointed to the board in April of this year.
Cedar Rapids City Council District 3 incumbent Dale Todd is seeking re-election to the council.
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