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Johnson County Relay For Life committee to host meeting
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:50:08 -0800

The Johnson County Relay For Life committee members will host a Kick Off Rally at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Coralville Public Library, 1401 Fifth St. The American Cancer Society will host the 2012 Relay For Life of Johnson County on June 15.

Proposed Johnson County Justice Center Could Cost More Than Expected
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:13:57 -0800

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A proposed justice center in Johnson County could cost tax payers up to $55 million. Original estimates for the proposed jail and courthouse had been at $39 million, but county officials have recently favored designs ranging from $40 to $55 million.

Meth lab allegedly found in Ladora
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:45:28 -0800

Two Ladora residents were arrested for multiple meth-related charges Wednesday, Feb. 22. Christopher A. Powell, 31, and Desiree E. Coleman, 22, were arrested at their rental home, 305 Pacific St., Ladora, by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 9:30 a.m. The property is owned by Jeremy Joseph Johnson, according to the Iowa County Assessor’s [...]

Iowa mom arrested after toddler given alcohol
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:02:42 -0800

An Iowa City woman has been arrested after police say her 22-month-old child was found to be legally drunk.

Two People Killed in Johnson County Crash
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:35:24 -0800

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa – A 46-year-old woman has died after an eastern Iowa crash that killed her husband. Julie Murray died of her injuries at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Tax levy decrease proposed in Johnson County budget
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:22:18 -0800

IOWA CITY — Johnson County homeowners face slight increases in their county property taxes while many other property owners would see decreases under a budget proposal released Monday for next fiscal year.

Iowa City mother charged: Police say child was drunk
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:23:29 -0800

An Iowa City woman has been arrested after police said her 22-month-old child was found to be legally drunk. Natasha Kriener, 26, was charged last week with child endangerment resulting in bodily injury. A court hearing is scheduled for Feb. 28.

Johnson County, cities look at animal shelter options after high Iowa City proposal
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:34:40 -0800

After a rumble of complaints from city leaders over the high cost of building and maintaining a new $4 million animal shelter in Iowa City, the Cedar Valley Humane Society has made its own pitch.

Local officials: Gas tax would benefit travelers through Iowa
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:56 -0800

Area officials say the legislative bills requiring an 8- to 10-cent fuel-tax hike is necessary to maintain upkeep and fuel efficiency on the road. "Bad roads leads to less fuel efficiency and damage," said Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig.

Iowa City-bound MegaBus driver arrested for OWI sentenced to 77 days
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:50:21 -0800

A 52-year-old Chicago man caught driving a MegaBus full of passengers while under the influence of alcohol in October was sentenced this morning in Johnson County Court to serve 77 days in jail. “He was driving a MegaBus with 77 passengers bound for Iowa City,” Assistant County Attorney Jude Pannell told the court Thursday morning. [...]