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.
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.
The crash happened on the northbound side of the interstate
The wait is over for Donutland’s return to the Cedar Rapids location it started in over 50 years ago.
“The American Idol” judges made Haley Slaton work for it, and made viewing audiences wait for it Sunday night, while they decided whether to send her to Hollywood.
Nikki and Paul Hynek want to get a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy they’ve hosted and his siblings out of their home country amid Russia’s invasion. While the Hyneks hope to make the kids part of their family, they face bureaucratic hurdles in getting the kids to safety.
SWISHER — Cedar Rapids and Swisher firefighters rescued a man Thursday afternoon who was trapped in a corn grain silo …
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