Local News in Johnson County, Iowa
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I80/380 Loop Closures Increase Commute Times for Corridor Drivers
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:17 -0700
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa - Loop closures at the Interstate 80/380 interchange started increasing commutes this morning for thousands of Eastern Iowa drivers. Thursday night the Department of Transportation will have all four loops at the interchange closed until mid July as part of a bridge repair project.
Employees: Johnson County Courthouse is Not Secure
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:10 -0700
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Employees at the Johnson County courthouse are speaking out about space and safety concerns ahead of an upcoming vote on a proposed justice center. Last month the Board of Supervisors informally approved a plan to place the issue on the November ballot.
Jury sides with UI in research lawsuit
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:38:14 -0700
IOWA CITY – A Johnson County jury has ruled in favor of the University of Iowa in a lawsuit filed by a UI researcher over the handling of patents on his technologies. The jury judgement in favor of the UI, with court costs assessed to the plaintiff, was reached this week in Johnson County District [...]
Authorities Call Off Search in Johnson County Field
Sun, 13 May 2012 21:13:27 -0700
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa - Multiple law enforcement agencies have called off a search in a field in northern Johnson County. It is not clear what they were looking for and deputies are not giving any information to the media.
Several Johnson County towns can no longer use Iowa City animal shelter
Sun, 06 May 2012 08:47:52 -0700
IOWA CITY – Residents of several Johnson County towns can no longer take animals to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. The services shut off for them include include drop-off of stray or unwanted pets and assistance for sick or injured wild animals, according to a news release. Iowa City is in the [...]
Man sues UI over mold allergy
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:21:26 -0700
An Iowa man has filed a lawsuit after he said he developed a serious mold allergy.
Man sues U of I over mold allergy
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:07:08 -0700
An Iowa City man has filed a lawsuit alleging that he developed a serious mold allergy after living in a property owned by the University of Iowa.
Johnson County celebrates bike to work week
Sat, 12 May 2012 01:30:51 -0700
The Iowa City/Coralville/Johnson County area is coming together Monday to May 18 to celebrate Bike to Work Week, a nationwide recognition of human power and a healthy planet.
Cedar Valley Humane Society picks up more Johnson County towns
Tue, 15 May 2012 06:20:40 -0700
More Johnson County communities are contracting with the Cedar Valley Humane Society for their animal shelter needs. Tiffin is now using the Cedar Rapids-based shelter, and Solon also will be served by the nonprofit organization starting July 1, according to a news release.
State Board to Investigate Johnson County Auditor
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:29 -0700
Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett smiles as he talks with election workers Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City. Slockett defeated Mona Shaw by a vote total of 2,328 to 1,043 to win his primary.