The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to extend its pause on new large-scale solar projects. The renewable energy review committees have final meetings this week to assess the county ordinance governing the solar projects.
Jeremy Goodale, 17, has agreed to testify against Willard Noble Chaiden Miller, 17, during Miller's upcoming trial, Jefferson County Attorney Chauncey Moulding said during a court hearing in Fairfield.
All elected officials will get at least a 4 percent raise for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1. County employees are also expected to get a 4 percent wage increase.
School board President David Tominsky welcomes Grover, saying ,‘There are big decisions that need to be made.'
Threats part of a nationwide effort to cause panic, draw attention to the book ‘This Book is Gay’ in school libraries
The supervisors backed a 4.92 percent pay bump for the county attorney, sheriff and their deputies, and a 4.1 percent increase for other elected officials and their deputies. The compensation board suggested 12 percent and 10 percent raises for those officials, respectively.
Residents are pushing back as more homes were referred Tuesday to a Linn County panel to initiate eminent domain proceedings as the city of Cedar Rapids looks to finalize home acquisitions for flood control in the Northwest Neighborhood.
Students compete in designing and building a prototype wind turbine, preparing them for jobs in the wind energy workforce through real-world wind energy technology, project development
Local skaters will now be able to use temporary equipment at Time Check Park while the city’s only permanent skate park remains closed for flood control work.
Iowa Wesleyan University students and community members on Tuesday responded to news their institution is closing in May. Students are expected to complete their studies as planned this spring semester.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed former state auditor Mary Mosiman to lead the Iowa Department of Revenue. She is currently the department’s deputy director and tax management division administrator.
The legislation that has stalled in previous years appears to have more momentum this session.
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