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‘Crowded and aging’: Sheriff aims to relocate 43-year-old Johnson County Jail
Editor's Note: This is part one of an occasional series on the Johnson County Jail. In part two, local officials will share their thoughts on the jail's future. The Johnson County Jail at 511 S. Capitol Street in Iowa City has existed for more than four decades, having survived intense floods, tornadoes, and...
Johnson County leaders buy property to be used for affordable housing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - 15 apartments will soon be available for affordable housing in Iowa City, after a $1.7 million purchase by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The property is at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard and includes two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes. The units are newly renovated according to a news release, but still need energy-efficient upgrades before people can move in.
IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance
Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on their use in city code. The ordinance was approved for a first reading in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday night,...
IC navigates next steps for $3.75 million U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant
City of Iowa City staff are working with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials to decide the next steps after the city was awarded $3.75 million to help address the affordable housing crisis in June. The city received approximately $1.8 million less than the city had proposed in...
UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — the 56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City kicks off Thursday. This four-day event showcases 25 downtown shops and boutiques, allowing shoppers to explore what downtown merchants have to offer. There's something for everyone, from fashion boutiques and kid's stores to bookstores. Downtown's sidewalks...
IC Repair and Iowa City host free repair event at East Side Recycling Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other agencies, to hold a repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. The event provides an opportunity for anyone...
Los Trompos brings larger-than-life spinning tops to Iowa City
Los Trompos, a unique, larger-than-life art installation, has been welcomed to Iowa City for the summer. The exhibit includes three-dimensional spinning tops that are made in a variety of fun colors and shapes. They function as creative pieces of artwork as well as places where people can sit down and relax.
CRCSD to serve free summer meals to people of all ages facing food insecurity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District, in collaboration with government and local leaders, will provide free breakfast and lunch on weekdays starting Thursday, July 18. Meals will be distributed Monday through Friday at the Johnson STEAM Academy located near the 1st Ave Hy-Vee that closed...
Eastern Iowa cleans up tree damage and debris after Monday storms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tree removal services in Eastern Iowa say the damage from Monday’s derecho is widespread, but wasn’t as severe as it could have been. One company told TV9 there could have been many more trees on the ground Tuesday, but the 2020 derecho may have helped keep some of them standing through the winds.
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Escucha Mi Voz members talk on affordable housing at Iowa City Council meeting
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Members of the nonprofit group Escucha Mi Voz spoke up on the need for affordable housing at Tuesday night's Iowa City Council meeting. They alleged that property owners have come from out of town, bought rental properties, then overcharged for rent. Members said doing this impacts Iowa City's immigrant community the most.
Celebrate National Night Out in Penn Meadows Park on August 6
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, join city staff in celebrating the nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. The five Ws. Who: First Responders & YOU!. What: National Night Out. Where: The north side of Penn Meadows Park,...
City of Cedar Rapids names new Public Works Director
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Cedar Rapids has named Brenna Fall as its new Public Works Director effective immediately. As the Public Works Director Fall will oversee engineering, traffic, streets, real estate, sewer conveyance, and department administration. Her work will include developing and implementing capital improvement and maintenance programs for a significant portion of the City’s public infrastructure, managing a large annual budget, and coordinating with incident management teams on services and response activities during emergencies.
Recycling and garbage reminders for moving season
The City of Iowa City offers recycling and garbage programs via curbside collection and drop-off locations in Iowa City, with a variety of materials accepted. If you are moving this summer, please view the Moving: Waste & Recycling Guide for helpful information. A reminder that cardboard, batteries, computer/TV monitors, appliances,...
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