Iowa City Landfill burns
After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained.
Rick Fosse, the city’s...
The chickens are back.
The Iowa City City Council is scheduled to once again discuss the possibility of implementing a backyard-chicken ordinance during a work session on July 31. City Councilors will...
Iowa City Landfill burns
After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained.
Rick Fosse, the city’s...
After receiving a lease-termination notice from MidWestOne bank in November 2011, the Tool Box has come to an agreement with the property trustee and signed a lease for another year.
Owner Julia Schaefer...
While some would consider hauling heavy couches and bookshelves in the heat of summer to be rather unpleasant, Rummage in the Ramp is designed to be a convenience for those arduous lease changeover days...
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed placing emergency sirens in rural areas on Thursday.
Supervisors discussed the importance of outdoor warning sirens to alert residents in rural areas.
Dave...
The Johnson County local food-policy council is up and running.
Members of the food council spoke at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
The...
University of Iowa officials and local residents agree the lack of precipitation and prolonged heat wave are affecting everyone.
As one University of Iowa Facilities Management official says more water...
Kids of all ages waited eagerly with red baskets as scarves and plush balls shot through the clear plastic pipes zigzagging up the wall of the Iowa Children’s Museum. The pipes are part of the newest...
Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil is looking to make dental care more accessible for Johnson County residents after returning from a recent conference.
“You get the chance to not only visit...
Eastern Iowa officials say cities must make every effort possible to ensure that citizens have transportation available to them in order to get from point A to point B.
Representatives from several eastern...
A local woman has been accused of assault.
Shawnta Jackson, 25, 20401 Highway 6 E. No. 4006, was charged June 4 with assault causing bodily injury.
According to an Iowa City police complaint, police...
