Sara Konrad Baranowski

Eligible Linn County residents who want to be appointed to the Board of Supervisors have until March 23 to submit an application.

A committee of three Linn County elected officials decided Friday it will pursue an appointment to fill the seat that will be vacated by Supervisor Ben Rogers’ resignation.

Under the agreement, QTS will invest at least $750 million, and receive an estimated tax rebate of $529 million over 20 years.

Rep. Dave Jacoby, a Democrat from Coralville with more than two decades of experience in the Iowa Legislature, has rarely faced opponents in his bids for reelection. This year, he’s being challenged by Stephen Knoner, a Republican and first-time candidate for House District 86.

The Iowa Senate District 40 seat was vacated by Democrat Todd Taylor, who’s running for election as Linn County Auditor.

The Iowa Utilities Commission this week approved increases to the gas and electric rates paid by Alliant Energy’s Iowa customers. The increase is less than the company proposed last year.

The new Fun Station location will be Iowa’s largest indoor adventure park, according to Edwards Entertainment Company. The park will offer 22 attractions, including a zip line, climbing walls, duck pin bowling and bumper boats.

The crash was reported at 5:20 p.m. Friday in rural Guernsey.

Tuesday is Election Day in cities and school districts across Iowa. Early voting numbers reported in two Eastern Iowa counties show interest in these elections is lagging compared to 2021.

Programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion have been adopted by schools, businesses and government agencies across Iowa as a way to create opportunities for and encourage participation by historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. It’s intended to create a sense of belonging and respect. But DEI, as it’s widely known, has also come under fire.

Following a recommendation from consultants hired by the city earlier this year, the council voted this week to replace the 75-year-old City Park Pool, which, according to the consultants’ report, loses 5 million gallons of water each year.

Zalmay Niazy, the former Afghan interpreter for U.S. troops who grabbed national attention two years ago for his fight to stay in Iowa Falls, learned Tuesday he will be granted political asylum. The decision clears the way for his path to American citizenship.

More than 500 community members and friends and family gathered Friday in Hancher Auditorium to honor Willard “Sandy” Boyd’s life. Boyd, who served as one of the University of Iowa’s longest-tenured presidents, died Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa City at age 95.

At least one of the tornadoes that tore across Iowa Friday afternoon has been classified as an EF 4, the second-highest rating available on the scale that’s used to measure the storms. The National Weather Service reports there were at least 11 injuries from the storms.

The company, which employs 1,600 people at its southwest Cedar Rapids offices, said "market factors“ are to blame for the layoffs. Last year, the company eliminated more than 100 local jobs.