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Armed school staff, loss of obstetric unit top concerns at legislative briefing

WASHINGTON State Representative Heather Hora and State Senator Dawn Driscoll ended their legislative briefing with Washington County residents on Friday, March 8, by discussing what … more

Construction season to include major work on 540th Street SW

IOWA CITY Yes, construction season is about to begin and southwest Johnson County is one of the targeted areas. Johnson County Secondary Roads is planning more than $7 million in highway … more

Johnson County Board Exec Director: ‘We are understaffed’

IOWA CITY Among the additional requested positions for Fiscal Year 2025 rejected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors were two in its own department. Guillermo Morales, the … more

Johnson County Supervisors settle on pay raise of 3.75%

IOWA CITY Johnson County Supervisors agreed on a pay increase of 3.75% at its budget session Feb. 21. Supervisors Chair Rod Sullivan had proposed the 3.75% rate at two budget voting … more

Green opposes new staff positions in FY25 budget proposals

IOWA CITY Jon Green, a Johnson County Supervisor who is a Lone Tree resident, is taking a stand as the county considers requests for its Fiscal Year 2025 budget. In the first round of … more

Century-old quilt with rich history returns home

A rare and historic "Name Quilt" has been donated to the English Valleys History Center after nearly a century of possession in the Thomas Family. Over the years the quilt had traveled through Iowa, … more

Ed Chabal announces campaign for Senate District 46

Longtime public school professional and community advocate Ed Chabal announced his campaign for State Senate in Senate District 46, representing Iowa, Washington and rural Johnson counties. Senator … more

The News takes home six state awards

The staff of The News was delighted and proud to be awarded in six categories of the 2024 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday. Three first place plaques now grace their office: Best Sports … more

Johnson County Supervisors scheduled for first vote on FY25 budget

IOWA CITY The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is heading toward preliminary votes on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A first vote on budget proposals was set to take place Feb. 14, … more

Direct Assistance payments used by many to reduce debt

IOWA CITY A follow-up examination of Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program showed that a majority of the recipients of $1,400 used the money to pay down debt. Results of … more

Catholic talk radio station coming to Kalona

KALONA A new radio station is set to fill the airwaves this February, broadcasting from Kalona: KMHV 89.5 FM, Mary’s Holy Voice, talk radio for Catholic Living. Boasting 5500 watts of … more

Saddle up, riders!

KALONA 67,585 miles of Iowa’s public roads are gravel, making up 60% of the state’s road system. And cyclists love them. Caleb Wilson is one of those cyclists. And because he lives in … more

2024 Iowa Pork Congress reflects suffering industry

DES MOINES This year’s annual Iowa Pork Congress, held Jan. 24-25, brought together pork producers, related businesses, and industry experts in Des Moines for two days of educational seminars, … more

Area businesses meet and greet at Iowa Pork Congress

United Animal Health Trent Torrance and Bob Altman traveled from Indianapolis to Des Moines to staff United Animal Health’s booth at the Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 24-25. The Sheridan, … more

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 21 public meeting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to … more

New Lone Tree businesses a part of Johnson County’s rural growth

IOWA CITY Business expansions in Lone Tree and community improvements in Hills were part of a report by Greater Iowa City, Inc., to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at a work session Jan. … more

Iowa's snow games cause emergency issues for Johnson County

IOWA CITY Hundreds of responses to vehicle emergencies occurred during recent winter storms, but at the same time thousands were on the road to attend athletic events at the University of Iowa. … more

Snowstorm beaches ocean predator in Iowa City

IOWA CITY If this were a sunny Florida beach, the red flags would wave, signaling danger. Powerful jaws lurk just below the waves; a dorsal fin could be the last thing a potential victim sees … more

Caucus goers make their choice: ‘Donald Trump!’

WELLMAN The negative three-degree temperature Monday night did not dissuade Republican caucus goers in Wellman from showing up at the Parkside Activities Center to express their presidential … more

Avoiding scams first topic in ‘Stay Independent’ series in Washington

WASHINGTON Most of us, regardless of age, know a blatant scam when we see one: those emails from foreign royalty who have an urgent need to unload millions of dollars, and they’ve chosen us as … more
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