116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Megan Woolard
I’m passionate about media production and understanding how the world works. Telling stories is one of the most impactful ways we can promote positive change.
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Latest Articles by Megan Woolard
Local Government Aug. 13, 2025 7:30 am97d ago
Air quality tests conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have identified the source of an odor that some Iowa City residents feared was causing harm to their health.
Local Government Aug. 11, 2025 9:30 am99d ago
The controversial rezoning of a northside Iowa City property, which would allow for an 84-unit apartment complex, has been delayed once again after the city council unanimously voted to defer the third and final consideration to a meeting later this month.
Local Government Aug. 11, 2025 10:28 am99d ago
The Iowa River Powerhouse dam, which includes a pedestrian bridge that connects Iowa City’s Peninsula Park to Coralville near the former Iowa River Power restaurant, is set to undergo $675,000 worth of repairs.
Local Government Aug. 7, 2025 7:53 am103d ago
City of Iowa City to convey land as part of Iowa Finance Authority grant terms
Local Government Aug. 6, 2025 7:25 pm104d ago
Over 20 people spoke in favor of the resolution during public comment Tuesday in Iowa City.
Local Government Aug. 6, 2025 1:35 pm104d ago
The Iowa City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that will put a 1 percent local-option sales tax on the ballot this November. The proposal is part of an effort to diversify the city’s revenue sources in light of property tax reform at the state level that limits the amount of revenue the city can collect.
Local Government Aug. 5, 2025 7:39 am105d ago
City staff estimate Tiffin’s population has grown by more than 60 percent since the 2020 census, which showed Tiffin was the fastest-growing Iowa city at the time.
Local Government Aug. 4, 2025 11:26 am106d ago
Also, Fairfax will host an open house for city administrator finalists
Local Government Aug. 4, 2025 11:46 am106d ago
Morgan Creek Park ranger joined the department in October 1981
Local Government Jul. 31, 2025 12:24 pm110d ago
Coralville and North Liberty to split cost for extension project on stretch of road that will eventually connect First Avenue and 12th Avenue and create an important link to Interstate 380 from both cities.
Local Government Jul. 28, 2025 8:13 am113d ago
Here’s how Iowa City’s Climate Action and Outreach Department is working to reduce emissions by the city, businesses and residents
News Jul. 25, 2025 4:12 pm116d ago
Iowa City’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature will not be affected by the Trump administration’s announcement that the U.S. is leaving the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, effective December 2026.
Local Government Jul. 24, 2025 7:27 am117d ago
Johnson County is planning to place six vending machines containing free doses of naloxone — a medication that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose — and other harm prevention items at places across the county later this year.
Local Government Jul. 23, 2025 8:09 am118d ago
The city of North Liberty is considering its options for demolishing and renovating its outdated, inadequate fire station — a project that’s estimated to cost $15-18 million.
News Jul. 21, 2025 8:35 am120d ago
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground Thursday on its first “Women Build” home in Coralville. By the end of this year, organizers hope to have taught more women how to build while constructing a house for a local family that came to the United States 10 years ago in search of a safer, more stable life.

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