Izabela Zaluska
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Iowa City, IA, United States
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Iowa City student awarded Grant Wood Legacy Prize
Three Iowa high school students were recognized for their talents through the Grant Wood Legacy Prize from the University of Iowa’s Grant Wood Art Colony. → Read More
Work on I-80/I-380 interchange enters fifth year ahead of schedule
The massive reconstruction of the interchange is entering the fifth year of work ahead of schedule and with another milestone expected by Labor Day. Plus, organizations working to secure future funding for the 380 Express bus service. → Read More
Swisher voters reject creating public water system
According to unofficial results, the public measure, which needed 50 percent of votes to pass, failed with 401 voters — or 84.2 percent — voting “no.” A total of 75 voters — or 15.8 percent — voted “yes.” → Read More
Domestic violence program building new shelter in Johnson County
Groundbreaking for the new Domestic Violence Intervention Program shelter is anticipated in early May, doubling the capacity of the current shelter, which was built in 1993. → Read More
Johnson County nonprofit Houses into Homes creates sense of community
Houses into Homes has helped furnish more than 1,000 homes since its inception in February 2018 and has diverted hundreds of tons of items from the landfill. In addition to helping families, the organization has created a sense of community among its staff and volunteers. → Read More
New hotel coming to Coralville’s west side near I-80/380 interchange
The Coralville City Council gave final approval to rezoning the 3.84 acres of land to make way for the hotel and retail buildings on Westcor Drive that are anticipated to create 50 jobs. → Read More
New Johnson County partnership stokes kids’ curiosity about nature
Johnson County Conservation began visiting the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County’s early childhood education classes last month through a new partnership. The students get engaging, hands-on nature programming once a month. → Read More
Mixed-use development with Scooter’s Coffee, housing coming to northeast Iowa City
The Iowa City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved first consideration of rezoning 3.87 acres of vacant land on the corner of North Dodge Street and Scott Boulevard for a mixed-use development. → Read More
Iowa City concludes voluntary relocation program for Forest View residents
The city used federal pandemic aid, supplemented with local funds, for a $1.3 million voluntary relocation program intended to help residents of the mobile home park find safe, stable housing ahead of the park’s closure. → Read More
Johnson County designated HeartSafe Community
Johnson County has been designated a HeartSafe Community as local partners continue informing residents how to effectively intervene if they witness someone in sudden cardiac arrest. → Read More
What is the future of city water in Swisher? Voters to decide March 7
The conversation comes ahead of anticipated growth, desire to improve fire response and concerns about contaminated water. It’s a renewed discussion after voters rejected a similar measure two decades ago. → Read More
Storm snarls traffic with heavy snow and strong winds
Eastern Iowa is seeing come of the worst travel conditions and highest snow fall with Thursday’s winter storm. → Read More
North Liberty’s updated comprehensive plan creates shared vision for the future
Resident ideas, feedback and city data were used to help create a shared vision for the city through the 2022 comprehensive plan Connected to Tomorrow, which will serve as a foundational document guiding city decisions for the next 20 years. → Read More
Construction on Gilbert Street Bridge to begin in late April
Iowa City drivers and pedestrians should expect detours when the heavily traveled Gilbert Street bridge near downtown is replaced. Here’s what you should know ahead of construction beginning in late April. → Read More
Iowa City ‘embracing innovation’ in 3D-printed affordable housing
Various local partners are looking to address affordable housing in Johnson County in an innovative way — by using 3D printing. With construction anticipated to start this summer, they believe this would be the first multi-story, multi-unit residential building printed in North America. → Read More
Iowa Interstate Railroad building rail-truck facility in Iowa City
The transloading hub will provide a place to transfer cargo between railcars and trucks and also lower greenhouse emissions. Construction is expected to start this spring, with the facility ready for use by mid- to late summer. → Read More
Iowa City Downtown District helping shoppers find gifts ahead of Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the Iowa City Downtown District has shopping appointments available to help customers find the best gifts for their loved ones. → Read More
Coralville planning ‘significant undertaking’ of moving power lines underground
The project is in the early stages as the city works to secure state and federal funding to help pay for the effort. A decision on the city’s application is anticipated in November. → Read More
Proposed $20 million development in North Liberty would create ‘entertainment district’
Developer Brandon Pratt is asking the city to be a financial partner in the project, which would include an indoor recreation area for sports and community events, a Pizza Ranch restaurant, and a family entertainment center, which will include bowling, ax-throwing, billiards, an arcade and shuffleboard. → Read More
Iowa’s error could erase millions that localities were expecting
A rush is on in the Iowa Legislature to fix an oversight resulting from a previously passed property tax reform package that could mean potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue for some Iowa cities. → Read More