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Ready to shoot off some fireworks? Check out the new regulations

IOWA CITY Fireworks season now has a tight window in Johnson County. The Board of Supervisors, during its October 10 formal session, approved a number of changes to the county’s … more

JoCo Supervisors vote down food pantry’s request for tax abatement

IOWA CITY The Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed unanimously to turn down a requested tax abatement from the North Liberty Community Pantry, a decision that extends a history of not … more

JoCo Supervisors approve revisions to General Assistance program

IOWA CITY Johnson County’s General Assistance Program, which expanded three years ago due to needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, will have a number of changes enacted in October. … more

Proposed Cedar Rapids casino could slash Riverside’s revenue 11%

CEDAR RAPIDS On Monday, Sept. 16, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association held a press conference in Cedar Rapids discussing plans for a proposed Cedar … more

Johnson County takes aim at tightening fireworks restrictions

IOWA CITY Johnson County officials are cracking down on fireworks. There have been reports of permitted fireworks being shot off in densely populated areas, many others not being permitted … more

Hills approves crosswalk painting, skid loader purchase

HILLS The Hills City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 26. The board discussed a few ideas and needs, but most notably made the decision to move the Monday, Oct. 14 regular … more

Mental health advocate says current JoCo jail conditions are failing

IOWA CITY Leslie Carpenter, an adjunct associate at the University of Iowa specializing in physical therapy and serious brain illnesses, appeared in front of the Johnson County Board of … more

JoCo Supervisors get a close look at Pop-Up trains in Pennsylvania

IOWA CITY Johnson County Supervisors Jon Green of Lone Tree and Lisa Green-Douglass were among an Eastern Iowa group of officials who visited Pennsylvania last week for a close look at a rail … more

Courage Ride is about so much more than bikes

RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY The annual Courage Ride has turned into a cyclist’s dream, really. There are no pace vehicles. No pushing and pushing and pushing toward a finish line. … more

JoCo Supervisor Porter opposes $2 million for Poor Farm’s commercial kitchen

IOWA CITY Royceann Porter, a Johnson County Supervisor, opposes a proposed $2 million commercial kitchen that is being planned for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. Proposals for the … more

Courage Ride, a local cancer fundraiser, is set for 20th annual race Saturday

IOWA CITY The Courage Ride, a benefit cycling event that attracts hundreds of participants annually, will hit its 20th year anniversary when the race begins Saturday morning in Iowa City. … more

Johnson County jail talk produces assembling of criminal justice committee

IOWA CITY At a time when talk of a new Johnson County jail is heating up, the County Board of Supervisors supported moving ahead with the re-establishment of a Criminal Justice Coordinating … more

Stutsmans celebrates 90 years

HILLS August 1934. Eldon Stutsman drew the back of his hand across his forehead for about the 20th time that afternoon. His wet hair dripped sweat into his eyes and his shirt stuck flat against … more

Fate of Hills Elementary building still in question

HILLS The Hills City Council gathered for their regular meeting on Monday, July 22. The meeting was held at the Hills Fire Department, as the community center is currently being painted. The … more

Strong storms, high winds sweep area

High winds were the primary threat Monday night as a line of strong storms swept across eastern Iowa. Locally, 55 mph winds were recorded at 6 p.m., pushing temperatures that reached 91 two hours … more

Atrium Village residents gain insight into Amish, Mennonite communities

HILLS “The more we know, the more we realize we don’t know, right?” Tonia Poole said, addressing the crowd of residents gathered in the dining room at Atrium Village in Hills … more

Fixmer-Oraiz rejects JoCo jail assessment: ‘It is people in cages’

IOWA CITY A needs assessment report from Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering of Iowa City calls for up to 140 beds to be a part of a new Johnson County jail. Johnson County … more

Hills Fire opts out of parade, community notices

HILLS A stray firework or two shoots off in the middle of the night, signaling the end of Independence Day weekend. Shortly after, the Hills City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, … more

Hills Town & Country 4th of July

Hills’ penultimate Music in the Park event

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