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Iowa City Community School District unveils timeline to discuss cell phone policy in school
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District decided on a timeline to change its policies on cell phones at school. Parents and educators will give input on what they think should change over the next three months. The board approved a timeline to consider changes to its phone, artificial intelligence, and technology policies.
Iowa City's new elementary plans could include specialized academies, paired schools
The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) is considering restructuring its current elementary school model, anchored by a desire for smaller class sizes, specialized academies, and new preschool centers. The local school board - which covers elementary schools in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty, held a special work session on Tuesday,...
Iowa City seeks input on housing needs for its 2030 Plan
The City of Iowa City is requesting community input on housing needs as part of its City Steps 2030 planning process, according to a Thursday press release. The survey is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin. Each year, Iowa City receives over $1 million from the U.S. Department...
Cambus adding electric buses, upgrading facility through $16.4M federal grant
Cambus is going electric. The Federal Transportation Administration awarded the University of Iowa's free bus service $16.4 million in federal funding to purchase six new battery-electric buses which will help phase out old, diesel-powered vehicles. ...
Farming community on full display at the annual Johnson County Fair
Johnson County is home to several landmarks like the University of Iowa and downtown Iowa City. However, the majority of the land that makes up Johnson County is farmland, which was on full display at the annual Johnson County Fair. Fairgoers got to experience everything from good food to model...
Iowa City Herky Statues are Now Available as Bobbleheads [GALLERY]
25 of the 2024 'Herky on Parade' statues now have their very own bobbleheads!. Earlier this year, 100 new, unique Herky statues were unveiled and placed around the Iowa City area as part of the 3rd generation of 'Herky on Parade.' According to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame website, it was the "largest public art project Iowa has ever produced," and all 100 of the statues were painted by local or regional artists.
You can now vote for the 10 finalists in Johnson County's 'I Voted' sticker contest
Polls are live in Johnson County's "I Voted" sticker contest as the community decides which two local designs will be distributed during this November's general election. The online polls feature five youth designs and five designs in the adult category. One winner will be chosen from each category and stickers will be distributed...
UIHC resident who violated patient privacy laws to be sentenced after being fired
A former resident of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics who was terminated from their position is currently awaiting sentencing for breaking federal patient privacy laws at two hospitals in Iowa. A 34-year-old man named Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, previously residing in Iowa City, was charged with wrongfully...
Temporary transit detours to run in Iowa City, here's where
IOWA CITY, Iowa — If you commute in Iowa City using transit services, you'll want to be aware of these temporary detours. Right now, several transit detours -- and stops -- are temporarily set up in the downtown area. You can find those route changes below:. The 1-South Iowa...
Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project update: Week 20
Week 20 of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project is complete. Iowa Avenue has reopened to all traffic. Additionally, some planters and footings for limestone blocks have been installed. Next week, permanent sidewalk is expected to be poured on the east side of Dubuque Street. Work will also continue on vault...
Disruption of online permitting services coming Aug. 3
The Iowa City Land Management, Permitting, and Licensing software will undergo planned updates on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, causing a disruption of related online City services. This software is used by Building Inspections, Housing Inspections, the Urban Planning Division, and the Public Works Department. Alcoholic beverage licenses and permits through the City Clerk's Office will also be impacted.
Sam Helmick Selected as ALA President-Elect
The American Library Association (ALA) announced on July 25 that Sam Helmick, community and access services coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, will be the 2024–2025 president-elect, effective immediately. They will serve as ALA president for the 2025–2026 term. Helmick is replacing Raymond Pun, academic and research librarian...
Groundbreaking ceremony will kick off construction of Dream City Entrepreneurial Hub
In March of 2024, local nonprofit Dream City, was awarded $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the City of Iowa City’s Inclusive Economic Development Program to renovate their existing facility and expand opportunities for underrepresented local entrepreneurs. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 10...
Linn County Board of Supervisors approve updated Fringe Area Plan
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved updates to the Fringe Area Plan for the City of Ely. Those updates were made by the Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments after collecting feedback from folks during an Open House event back in May. Updates to...
KXEL Morning News for Wed. Jul. 24, 2024
Iowa’s new abortion law is set to take effect Monday morning. The law passed last year, but a judge initially blocked it from being enforced. Last month, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state and ordered the hold to be lifted. A district court judge now says the law will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. The law bans an abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks into a pregnancy. There are exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, or if the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.
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