Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from four funds: economically significant development, outdoor recreation, tourism attraction, and creative place-making.
The Iowa City Council expressed support for giving relocation payments to all households living in the mobile home park at the time the conditional zoning agreement was signed in June 2019. The city plans to use both local and pandemic funds for the voluntary program.
The bill calls for Iowa to adopt LEAD-K, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of deaf or hard-of-hearing children’s experiences in language learning and to work toward school readiness and sufficient language skills by providing access to both American Sign Language and English.
If no Democrats in the Senate vote to confirm Erik Helland’s nomination to the Iowa Public Employment Relations Board, the nomination will fail.
Two council members warm to idea, but with speed limit of 35 mph or less
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly breaking into another man’s residence and ambushing him to steal his wallet.
For the fourth time since 2016, Cedar Rapids is administering a survey that looks to gauge residents’ quality of life and help guide the city’s priorities.
930 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Iowa in the past week, almost double the number reported last week. It’s the first overall increase in virus activity statewide since the peak of the omicron variant’s surge in mid-January.
The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening at the Senior Center in Iowa City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Appointments are required.
Families can try a new way of searching for eggs on April 16. Learn how to use a GPS unit, then go search in Fontana Park for hidden treasures and treats.
City Manager Ryan Waller said the results are invaluable as the city revisits its strategic plan and budget process for fiscal 2024.
Iowa City club and public library bring national game day play to local level
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