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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 …
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By Emily Marner |
8/30/24 08:00 AM
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 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/27/24 08:15 PM
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 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/21/24 01:56 AM
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.
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/17/24 10:23 PM
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 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/14/24 12:39 AM
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.
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/8/24 06:29 PM
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 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/31/24 11:45 PM
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 …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/26/24 08:00 AM
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 …
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By Emily Marner |
7/26/24 08:00 AM
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 …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/19/24 08:00 AM
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 …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/19/24 08:00 AM
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 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/16/24 11:06 PM
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, …
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By Emily Marner |
7/12/24 08:00 AM
Photos by Cheryl Allen |
7/11/24 08:00 AM
By TJ Rhodes |
7/5/24 08:00 AM
IOWA CITY
A presentation by two officers representing the Johnson County Agricultural Association produced positive vibes from members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its June 26 …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/3/24 12:59 AM
IOWA CITY
Police protection in Lone Tree and Hills will cost the cities more than $110,000 combined in Fiscal Year 2025.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved nearly half a …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/25/24 06:45 PM
HILLS
The Hills City Council met on Monday, June 10, for a regularly scheduled meeting.
Here, they approved the purchase of new lights for the songbird sanctuary. The blue lights were …
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By TJ Rhodes |
6/14/24 08:00 AM
IOWA CITY
Construction may soon begin on a culvert that shut down a portion of Sharon Center Road SW more than a month ago.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote Thursday on a …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/12/24 12:56 AM
HILLS
The Hills City Council met on Wednesday, May 29, for their regular meeting, delayed from the typical Monday to observe Memorial Day. This meeting was highlighted by the council updating …
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By TJ Rhodes |
6/7/24 08:00 AM
