Megan Woolard

Johnson County voter passed a similar $20 million conservation bond in 2008.

Regional transit discussion was held during The Gazette’s Iowa Ideas conference

The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board issued an admonishment for Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter’s “improper use of public resources.” Last month, Porter used her county email account to send an email requesting support in a write-in campaign.

2 properties on North Summit Street will cost $750,000

Iowa City Council members unanimously agree on proposed zoning code changes that would prohibit where new tobacco retailers can be located, but they disagreed on a proposal to ban kratom, an herbal substance that can produce stimulant or sedative effects.

The Iowa City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to ban the sale of kratom — an herbal substance that can produce opioid-like effects — and update the city’s zoning code as it relates to tobacco retailers.

The pantry has received $278,000 from the city of North Liberty

Local artists will be commissioned to decorate the 10 benches after they arrive later this fall.

The city has also established an evening/weekend parking permit for downtown employees

A letter asked the Des Moines City Council to work with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and to explore “root causes” of housing issues in the city. Locally, the alliance has worked with Cedar Rapids and Linn County on ways to address homeless.

Larry Gullett worked on conservation boards throughout Iowa for most of his career. He was 65.

James Bechtel, a project and systems analyst for Johnson County, has been named the county’s interim executive director.

Nicholson was one of four finalists for the job to replace retired chief Shane Kron. His appointment is pending approval from the City Council.

Supervisors investigating options for leaky roof, aging AC

A week after he was fired from his post as executive director of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Guillermo Morales has begun a write-in campaign for a seat on the Board of Supervisors.