Articles Tagged: Swisher

City clerk said she had ‘gut feeling’ something was wrong after paying invoice.

More than 100 Johnson County Democratic delegates gathered for a special nominating convention Saturday morning. They chose Julie Persons to be the party’s nominee for Johnson County auditor.

Adam Magree cited as national balloon flight instructor of year

With new legislation limiting the growth local governments can capture, coupled with this year’s low state residential property tax rollback, new Christmas decorations, park and other infrastructure improvements are on the chopping block in Swisher. Here’s how Corridor communities are looking to fill their budget gaps.

In a world that has become increasingly disconnected in real life, Wyzr Friends hopes to decrease social isolation among those in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

One reason for limiting PFAS tests of private wells is the cost. While tests for nitrate or arsenic — other common well tests — cost $60, PFAS testing costs at least $370. If the first PFAS test samples come back positive, the State Hygienic Lab tests the second sample, raising the cost per well to $740.

Land in Johnson County seen as ripe for development

A new edition of whiskey produced by a veteran-owned spirit company in Swisher is honoring six Medal of Honor recipients who risked life and limb to serve their country and protect their fellow soldiers.

For those with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, the horses and instructors at Miracles in Motion in Swisher work wonders that other types of exercise can’t.

Iowa state transportation officials recently gave the green light to proceed with plans to widen Interstate 380 and rebuild the interchange with Wright Brothers Boulevard in Cedar Rapids.

Johnson County’s smaller towns, like Lone Tree, Hills and Swisher, are working on community-led downtown revitalization efforts. The themes of building trust and authentic communities falls into the broader work of Better Together 2030, a visioning plan for Johnson County’s future.

Flood control, Swisher’s water and Hops for Housing

According to unofficial results, the public measure, which needed 50 percent of votes to pass, failed with 401 voters — or 84.2 percent — voting “no.” A total of 75 voters — or 15.8 percent — voted “yes.”

In a state dominated by Hy-Vee, Fareway and big box stores, Iowa’s remaining independent grocery stores are pivoting to survive in the minority.

The conversation comes ahead of anticipated growth, desire to improve fire response and concerns about contaminated water. It’s a renewed discussion after voters rejected a similar measure two decades ago.