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IOWA CITY
L.L. Pelling, a highway construction company based in North Liberty, was selected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for an upcoming project on 540th Street SW in the …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
10/3/23 10:56 PM
IOWA CITY
When it came time to plan a new surface for a road in the middle of Amish country in Stringtown, located just north of Kalona, a Johnson County official traded his car ride for a buggy …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
9/26/23 07:12 PM
IOWA CITY
Plans for the Johnson County Fiscal Year 2025 budgeting process and a five-year review of the county’s comprehensive development plan were presented to the Board of Supervisors …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
9/19/23 06:31 PM
IOWA CITY
The Lone Tree Community School Library is receiving up to $3,000 from Johnson County for operational support during Fiscal Year 2024, which began July 1.
The Johnson County Board …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
9/12/23 08:09 PM
IOWA CITY
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is pausing its issuing of proclamations at the request of Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz.
Fixmer-Oraiz told the Board at its August 30 work …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
9/7/23 03:01 PM
When the old Swift house at 191 Highway 22 in Riverside was put up for auction by sealed bids in 2021 after it went back to the bank, it was in a sad state of disrepair.
Originally, the …
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By Christine Kirkwood |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
There are mums, and there are Mums. The Roots & Shoots initiative, a part of Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program (HSAP), is growing the later for their fall mum fundraiser …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
Last year at this time, we at The News kicked around the idea of a new special section for the holidays. We imagined it as something you could pull out of the newspaper and save for future …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
Growing up in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, I’m all too familiar with the challenges of accessing medical care, especially if you or a family member needs to see a specialist.
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Joni Ernst |
8/30/23 12:00 AM
Former Johnson County Engineer Doug Frederick passed away last week at his home in Joetown.
In addition to serving as the County Engineer, Doug cofounded Hart Frederick Consultants, …
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Rod Sullivan |
8/30/23 12:00 AM
Ladies Nail Driving Contest
3 rd place: Tina Montz, Washington
Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Pro-Am, Class A
1 st place: Steve Miller, Wayland and Justin Zaugg, Washington
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8/30/23 12:00 AM
On Thursday, August 24, Iowa City Animal Services assisted the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Emergency Management, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/30/23 12:00 AM
IOWA CITY
Big changes are coming to portions of 540th Street SW in southwest Johnson County over the next two years.
Bidding is expected to be held in September for resurfacing the road …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/29/23 05:36 PM
Property damage in excess of $10,000 was incurred by a Lone Tree neighborhood around midnight Monday, August 15, when shots were fired, hitting residences, garages, and vehicles.
Johnson …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/23/23 08:00 AM
Do you want to learn more about birds? Join Johnson County Conservation for a two day Building Better Birders Workshop Friday September 22 nd and Saturday September 23 rd . This free workshop is …
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8/23/23 08:00 AM
IOWA CITY
Improvements at Kent Park will include infrastructure for a planned shower house facility, but construction of the actual shower house is on hold due to higher-than-expected numbers in …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/22/23 03:40 PM
IOWA CITY
Both Lone Tree and Hills will have local option sales and service tax referendums on the November election ballot.
The requests were acknowledged by the Johnson County Board of …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/15/23 06:30 PM
IOWA CITY
A number of ongoing projects in Johnson County is resulting in an early fall budget amendment that is calling for additional expenditures of nearly $25 million.
Dana …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/9/23 06:04 PM
IOWA CITY
Less than one month after the Four Oaks Youth Shelter closed, Johnson County Supervisors moved closer at their July 26 work session to answering a request for funds that would cover …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/1/23 06:29 PM