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While the majority of the Johnson Board of Supervisors and Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel have voiced support for a new Sheriff’s Office and jail, the proposal continues to face criticism from the public over its size, cost, and scope. During public comment at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ formal meeting on Thursday, community... The pos
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Two professors from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics have been making efforts to improve accessibility to dental care for Iowa residents. Dr. Leo Marchini and graduate program director John Warren, both professors in the dental college’s Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry have helped bring dental care to disabled a
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As the Nov. 3 midterm elections near and candidates continue campaigning after a contentious primary, the candidates seeking seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are making their cases to voters on issues ranging from artificial intelligence policies to affordability. After a countywide redistricting, this year’s midterm election will be th
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This is an installment in a multipart series The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to pause all courses offered through the University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom, citing the need to reevaluate the center’s curriculum and ensure it aligns with state law before additional classes are offered as its committee continues to search..
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After decades-long discussions about overcrowding, aging infrastructure, and whether to renovate or replace the current facility, a new Johnson County jail and Sheriff’s Office is one step closer to becoming a reality on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved the land purchase of the new jail and sheriff’s office.
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Predicted to begin in 2029, city and University of Iowa officials believe the Burlington Street Bridge project will reinvent the west side of campus. Earlier this month the city of Iowa City announced in a news release it received about $23 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of a... The post Burlington Street Bridge
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As soccer enthusiasts across the U.S. flock to bars and parties to watch the 2026 World Cup, Iowa City is no exception. Although the tournament is played on home turf this year, many fans can’t make it to sold-out stadiums, but some would argue a barstool is the next best option. According to a July... The post How the 2026 FIFA World Cup benefited downtown
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This is an ongoing story, check back for updates North Liberty resident and construction worker Mario Bojorjes was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, on July 7 after being stopped by an Iowa State Trooper. Escucha Mi Voz, a faith-based immigrant-led advocacy group, sent out a release on Thursday morning saying that...
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This is an ongoing story, check back for updates As a crime scene continues to grow near Northwest Middle School in Coralville, it is now being reported by investigators that they have uncovered what appears to be human bones. The Coralville Police Department along with the medical examiner’s office began investigating a scene near the...
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Iowa City officials have confirmed that the Latino Native American Cultural Center house will be demolished to make way for road construction on Melrose Avenue as part of the Burlington Street Bridge project. Students and the university are currently looking to relocate the center. The African American Cultural Center will remain on Melrose Avenue despite...
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