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Loparex breaks ground, expand in Iowa City

Loparex, a global manufacturer of release liner, has officially broken ground on a coater expansion at its Iowa City facility. The project adds coater capability to the site and represents a significant investment in boosting plant reliability and supporting continuous, dependable operations for customers. The capacity investment increases the site’s...

Iowa City, IA · 22h
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Changes Announced with Washington County Recorders Office, Free Fraud Alert Available

Washington County Recorder Teresa Mangold, shares a new service available for Washington County. The Iowa Land Records (ILR) is the statewide recording system that all Recorders use for recorded documents. With this system, they have created a notification system that the public can sign up to receive an email if...

Washington County, IA · 2d
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Expect Closures on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a United States federal holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring and remembering all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In observance of Veterans Day, many local offices and businesses will be closed this Wednesday. The Washington Public Library will be closed and post offices will be closed on November 11th as well as banking institutions. All county offices and the city halls in Washington, Kalona, Riverside and Wellman will be closed Wednesday.

Washington, IA · 1d
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Iowa County supervisors discuss speed change for Conroy

MARENGO — Some residents of the unincorporated community of Conroy have asked Iowa County Supervisors to reduce the speed of a 45 mph speed zone through the town. Supervisors mentioned the request to County Engineer Nick Amelon Oct. 23. Amelon was reluctant to change the speed based on a request, citing precedence for future cases. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said supervisors would look at each request case by case. Approving one doesn’t guarantee approval of another, he said. Supervisor Abigail Maas said this is a legitimate concern brought to the attention of supervisors because of a daycare in the area. Maas felt Amelon was making mountains out of mole hills when he suggested several speed changes on other county roads earlier this year, she said. Those suggestions were all based on geometry, Amelon said. He has to be able to legally justify the speed limit based on Iowa Code, he said. Discussion continued Nov. 6. Supervisor Jon Degen said he doesn’t see a problem with setting the speed limit through Conroy at 25 or 35. He thinks the stretch of road in question would qualify as rural residential, which would justify the slower speed. There are several houses on that stretch

Iowa County, IA · 18h

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards Over $6 Million to Help Iowans Facing Homelessness

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently approved more than $6 million to help organizations across the state provide shelter and services to Iowans facing homelessness or a housing crisis. The funding will support 43 agencies whose combined service areas reach all 99 Iowa counties during the 2027 calendar year. Organizations...

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Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail

Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail. Liechty was the winner in last Tuesday’s election and takes office in January. She told the Board at a meeting last week the office of the county attorney provides service for the county’s citizens and the other departments and employees located in the courthouse. The HawkEye reports that Liechty believes the plan to co-locate across the street with Juvenile Court Services is also problematic. One supervisor said further study needs to be done to make sure all space in the Courthouse is used, before moving offices out of the building. The board started looking at space reconfiguration when the public asked for more room in the board meeting room on the first floor of the courthouse. The board has considered options and has met for work sessions a few times throughout the year. Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick asked the board why none of them have consulted her directly about any of the plans under consideration and why work sessions are scheduled on days she is not able to attend—most recently on Election Day. Another work session to consider courthouse space is set for this Thursday.

Henry County, IA · 1d

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Lane Closures Expected on Highway 149 in Keokuk County Starting Tuesday

The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin road construction on Highway 149 in Keokuk County Tuesday morning, with intermittent lane closures expected through early December. Work will take place between Iowa Highway 22, near South English, and County Road G13, approximately two miles south of North English. The stretch includes...

Keokuk County, IA · 1d

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ICCSD board to consider administrator resignation during Tuesday's meeting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Community School District’s school board is scheduled to consider an administrator’s resignation at its meeting Tuesday. The agenda lists a recommendation to approve the resignation “per mutual consent.” It does not identify the administrator or explain the circumstances.

Iowa City, IA · 15h

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University of Iowa drops plans for new cancer center

IOWA CITY — Two years after the Board of Regents gave the go-ahead to build a new state-of-the-art cancer research facility , the University of Iowa has changed course and instead is pursuing a smaller-scale project to build out shelled space for cancer research in its new College of Pharmacy Building. “Because of projected budget constraints, the standalone building is not advancing at this time,” UI officials said in new board documents seeking approval for the pared-down proposal. “The university is instead evaluating opportunities to provide cancer-focused and other research space within existing facilities across the health sciences campus.” Specifically, the university wants to spend $13 million building out unfinished space on the sixth floor of the new College of Pharmacy Building — which opened in 2020 — for “cancer-focused research programs” in the form of “flexible laboratories, shared support spaces, research equipment, and collaboration areas.” New Board of Regents documents report nearly 70% of that $13 million price tag — or about $9 million — will come from interest earned on an endowment created through the university’s 2020 public-private partnership for the operation of its utility system. That is triple the amount of P3 funding UI officials said the

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Johnson County Conservation settles open meetings lawsuit

The Johnson County Conservation Board has settled with the estate of former conservation director Larry Gullet and former operations superintendent Wade Schultz over an open records dispute. The lawsuit was filed by Gullett's widow, Connie Gullett, and Schultz over records from closed sessions held by the conservation board in 2024 that allegedly discussed "specific law enforcement matters," concerning an investigation or audit. A 2025 state audit found that Johnson County Conservation misused or misappropriated more than $90,000 in funds between 2019 and 2024. The report specifically mentioned two Johnson County employees − Schultz and Gullet, who were placed on immediate administrative leave on June 6, 2024. Larry Gullet died in September 2024 , and the lawsuit was filed by his widow on his behalf, according to court filings. More: Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start The county disclosed the minutes and audio recordings of three closed sessions cited in Gullett and Schultz's original complaint during litigation, but as part of the settlement, both parties agreed to keep the records confidential. The conservation board also paid Schultz and Gullett's attorney fees, and the board adopted and read into the record a statement recognizing Larry Gullet's

Johnson County, IA · 21h

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Iowa County land transfers from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, 2026

Recorded Oct. 30 Arlen W. Seeman and Terri L. Eilers to Brad and Cindy Houck, lot 2 of Southwind Pointe Third Addition to a re-subdivsion of lot 5 of Southwind Point Subdivision and lots 20 and 21 of Southwind Pointe Subdivision/Second Addition, Williamsburg except Auditor’s Parcel 2026-25. Keystone Savings Bank to Matthew R. Swift, lot 8 of Keil’s First Subdivision of portions of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the section 25 and the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 36, township 81, range 11 with exceptions. Keith and LaMar Stanerson to Keith and LaMar Stanerson, commencing at the northeast corner of lot 1, block 3 of Shimmer’s Addition to Conroy, then west 12.33 feet along the south right of way of Church Street to the point of beginning, thence west 225.22 feet along the south right of way of Church Street, thence southeasterly 152.36 feet to a point that would intersect with the extension of the northwest lot line of said lot 1, thence northeasterly 165.86 feet to point of beginning; lots 12 and 15 in block 2 in Shimer’s First Addition to Conroy; beginning at the southeast corner of section 15, township 80, range

Iowa County, IA · 1d

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Family of UIHC patient paid $875K after brain infection

IOWA CITY — After a 61-year-old Wright County man who previously suffered a brain aneurysm died in June 2023 from an unrelated fungal infection, University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay his family $875,000 “to avoid the risks of future litigation and trial.” James Deimerly’s family sued the state for its oversight of UIHC in December 2024 — accusing Deimerly’s UI care team of negligence for failing to conduct a “fundus examination” of the patient’s eyes, diagnose and treat meningitis, and diagnose and treat intracranial pressure. “UIHC is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its doctors, nurses, assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, agents, and other health care professionals who may have provided care to Jim Deimerly,” according to allegations in the lawsuit, which state attorneys have denied. “The death of Jim Deimerly, along with the resulting harms and damages, would not have occurred but for the negligence of providers at UIHC.” More than three years ago on June 17, 2023, Deimerly came to UIHC complaining of seizure-like activity for a week, a severe headache, frequent hiccups and nausea, according to the family’s lawsuit. He was told to continue anti-seizure medication and given additional tests — such as a

Iowa City, IA · 17h

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2,000 eastern Iowa absentee ballots found to not been counted in midterm election, officials say

Around 2,000 absentee ballots in the eastern part of the state were not counted as part of unofficial election results this week, according to a joint statement from election officials. In that statement, Secretary of State Paul Pate and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said both of their offices "have...

Iowa · 3d

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NEW BASKETBALL COURT READY FOR HAWKEYE GAMES IN CITY EVENTS CENTER

WHEN THE IOWA HAWKEYES MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM COMES TO SIOUX CITY TUESDAY NIGHT, THEY WILL BE PLAYING ON A BRAND NEW COURT IN THE CITY EVENTS CENTER. THE CITY AND EVENTS CENTER MANAGEMENT OAK VIEW GROUP UNVEILED THE NEW HARDWOOD BASKETBALL COURT MONDAY MORNING. CITY MANAGER MIKE COLLETT SAYS...

Sioux City, IA · 20h

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F-86 fighter jet staying grounded at Iowa City Airport

IOWA CITY — A plane that’s always greeted visitors at the Iowa City Airport underwent a big makeover thanks to dedicated veterans in the area. For the last several decades, a North American F-86 Sabre jet has sat at the entrance to the airport, sad Bob Dane, coordinator for the Save the Sabre committee. The jet has been there for years, intended as a memorial for veterans. Every 10 years or so, the jet needs work done on the body; a new paint job, rust buffed out. The care is the responsibility of the Iowa City Airport, Dane said, but with costs rising everywhere, it wasn’t a high priority. “They actually have a line item in the Airport Commission budget for maintenance and upkeep of the plane, but it’s probably Item 30, and they run out of money about 23,” he said. In March, the airport commission sent out an email to local veterans groups, and local airports, asking if anyone would like to take over the care of the plane. The Clinton Municipal Airport responded, and was willing to pay for the shipping of the plane, and any care it may need going forward. A video went viral on

Iowa City, IA · 17h

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More than 6,000 flags honor veterans at University of Iowa

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — More than 6,000 flags now form the shape of a giant “I” on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest, honoring veterans with ties to the university. About 60 volunteers gathered to set up the display ahead of Veterans Day. Each flag bears the name of a living or deceased veteran who was a University of Iowa student or a student’s family member.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Iowa City school board to continue superintendent search in Monday meeting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Community School District will hold a work session Monday as it continues its search for a new superintendent. The board will meet with Grundmeyer Leader Services, an organization that helps districts find superintendents. The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. Former Superintendent Matt...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during Wednesday's meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director after interim

Iowa City, IA · 3d

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Iowa health officials identify new measles exposure locations as cases rise nationwide

Iowa · 15h

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Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d