North Liberty will not renew its contract with the City of Coralville for its fixed route transit service, often referred to as the “big blue bus,” next summer.
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North Liberty will not renew its contract with the City of Coralville for its fixed route transit service, often referred to as the “big blue bus,” next summer.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with plans for a new sheriff’s office and 120-bed jail. The decision comes after more than a year of disagreement between board members over the size of the proposed facility.
Environmental groups penned a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the federal agency to maintain its previously rescinded ruling that seven segments of Iowa rivers were impaired due to nitrate concentrations.
Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann has been chosen by President Trump and RNC Chair Joe Gruters to lead the committee that will decide whether the state party keeps its first-in-the-nation caucus status in 2028. Meanwhile, Gov. Kim Reynolds unveiled $5 million in new state grants to expand collaborations between child care providers and preschool programs, part of an effort to help working families access full-day of care that meets their need.
Highlights from recently filed campaign fundraising reports for Iowa’s candidates in the state’s 2026 U.S. Senate election
Iowa’s congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.
Jacki Norris, who announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate in August, is chairwoman of the Des Moines Public School Board, which continues to deal with the fallout from the arrest and resignation of the district’s former superintendent, Ian Roberts.
A portion of Ellis Boulevard will be closed until next week to allow for water main repairs.
Photos from Gazette photojournalists for the first half of October 2025
A University of Northern Iowa professor is suing the university, alleging administrators waged a coordinated campaign to falsely “frame” her for disability discrimination while subjecting her to gender-based discrimination.
A U.S. attorney is asking a federal court to pause proceedings in a lawsuit four University of Iowa international students filed against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — in part — because of the government shutdown and frozen funds.
Fairfax residents will vote Nov. 4 in a mayoral election and a five-way race for three City Council seats.
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