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From pools to splash pads, here are 12 ideal places to cool off in Johnson County
The weather in Iowa City has been hot lately. What better way to beat the heat than by visiting the area's many splash pads, pools, and indoor aquatic centers? Here is a roundup of some of the many water-related activities in the Iowa City area: ...
The submission deadline for the Johnson County 'I Voted' sticker contest is Friday, July 5
Time is running out for designs that will be featured at polls across Johnson County this November. The Johnson County Auditor's Office is holding an "I Voted" sticker design contest, allowing local artists to design one of the sticker options available to thousands of voters on Election Day. The contest...
NextEra CEO says he’d ‘consider’ restarting Duane Arnold nuclear power plant
The owner of Iowa’s only nuclear power plant — which started the decommissioning process in 2020 — would consider restarting the plant to meet the demand of data centers and other customers, according to its chief executive officer. Emergency managers in Linn and Johnson counties said they...
Celebrate Independence Day at Coralville's 4thFest and more
The Fourth of July has become synonymous with epic fireworks shows. While it is illegal to set off fireworks in Johnson County without a permit, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. Here are six events celebrating Independence Day and the ensuing weekend in Johnson County. Fireworks...
National Weather Service says likely multiple short-lived tornadoes in eastern Iowa storms
ELY, Iowa (KCRG) - Preliminary information from the National Weather Service shows there was a tornado northwest of Solon, in Johnson County, and a likely tornado near Ely, in Linn County, during Tuesday’s storms. The NWS said there were multiple tornadoes based on trained spotter reports in eastern Iowa,...
North Liberty Pantry to begin construction on new $4 million facility
NORTH LIBERTY — The North Liberty Community Pantry is building a $4 million facility to meet the growing demand for food in Johnson County. The 10,500-square-foot building will be built at 350 W. Penn St., an empty lot. Executive Director Ryan Bobst said $4 million cost estimate includes purchase...
Iowa City residents lose power in Tuesday night storm. Small tornado confirmed in Ely
Severe storms rolled into eastern Iowa on Tuesday night, producing a small tornado several miles north of Iowa City. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday evening, warning of the possibility of golf ball-sized hail and a few scattered tornadoes. The watch also said that wind gusts of 70 miles...
More than 1,000 lose power after storms roll through Iowa City Tuesday evening
Severe storms are rolling into eastern Iowa on Tuesday night. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through the rest of the evening, warning of the possibility of golf ball-sized hail and a few scattered tornadoes. The watch also said that wind gusts reaching up to 70 miles per hour are likely.
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