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Iowa City is continuing to work toward a target deer population of 25 animals per square mile. On the northside,as many as 100 deer per mile have been identified through a drone survey.
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Iowa City continues deer management efforts amid population growth
Iowa City's five-year deer management plan calls for a target population of 25 deer per square mile, but a drone survey showed in one part of the city, there are nearly 100 deer per square mile. Here'...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Iowa City is continuing to work toward a target deer population of 25 animals per square mile. On the northside,as many as 100 deer per mile have been identified through a drone survey.
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Interesting note in this story: The project planners have reserved land for a potential new elementary school within the Iowa City district. The district has not announced any plans for property acquisition or a new school in the area. @meganwoolard.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/news/nearly-...
Nearly 400 acres on east side of Iowa City set for housing, commercial development
The former ACT campus in Iowa City is set to undergo a transformation that will remove an existing building, add commercial development and create new senior housing. Future phases of the development ...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Interesting note in this story: The project planners have reserved land for a potential new elementary school within the Iowa City district. The district has not announced any plans for property acquisition or a new school in the area. @meganwoolard.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/news/nearly-...
Johnson County commission approves state’s proposed supervisor district plan
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Johnson County commission approves state's proposed supervisor district plan
New law requires three Democratic-leaning Iowa counties — Johnson, Black Hawk, Story — to elect supervisors by district, not at-large
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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Johnson County commission approves state’s proposed supervisor district plan
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The Gazette launching newsletter for Johnson County
Johnson County Update: A newsletter for the greater Iowa City area launching
The Gazette’s Megan Woolard launches a newsletter covering Johnson County news and culture Feb. 13.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Initially there were three proposals for the vacant downtown lot at 21 S. Linn St., but two of the development teams, Iceberg Development and Salida Partners, are now are working together on a 12-story mass timber structure with large glass panels
Iowa City Council to consider new proposal for downtown lot
Iowa City Council to consider new proposal for downtown lot
Iceberg Development and Salida Partners combine efforts for 21 S. Linn St. property. It’s one of two proposals going before the City Council to develop the city-owned property.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Initially there were three proposals for the vacant downtown lot at 21 S. Linn St., but two of the development teams, Iceberg Development and Salida Partners, are now are working together on a 12-story mass timber structure with large glass panels
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Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City Council special election
Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City Council special election
Oliver Weilein won the Iowa City Council special election Tuesday with 60 percent of the votes cast, according to unofficial results.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City Council special election
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How to vote in Iowa City Council’s special election
How to vote in Iowa City Council’s special election
In-person early voting starts Thursday to fill vacant District C in the March 4 general election.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
How to vote in Iowa City Council’s special election
The three proposals for the 21 S. Linn Street lot are all mixed-use development ranging from 6-13 stories
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Iowa City Council to review development proposals for downtown lot
Three developers have proposed mixed-use projects on the property. All would include commercial space and housing. One proposal also would include an entertainment venue and a museum that celebrates s...
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February 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The three proposals for the 21 S. Linn Street lot are all mixed-use development ranging from 6-13 stories
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Oliver Weilein won the Iowa City Council special election primary Tuesday with 69 percent of the votes cast in District C, according to unofficial results
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Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City Council Special Election primary
Oliver Weilein won the Iowa City Council special election primary Tuesday with 69 percent of the votes cast in District C. Ross Nusser finished second with 27 percent of the vote.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Oliver Weilein won the Iowa City Council special election primary Tuesday with 69 percent of the votes cast in District C, according to unofficial results
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Deal lets work at Forevergreen Road intersection proceed
Deal lets work at Forevergreen Road intersection proceed
North Liberty plans to build a roundabout at an intersection on Forevergreen Road west of Interstate 380, and Coralville will be responsible for continuation of Jasper Avenue south of the roundabout.
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January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Deal lets work at Forevergreen Road intersection proceed
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Johnson County Supervisors consider $3 million worth of repairs to existing jail and sheriff’s office
Johnson County Supervisors consider $3M in repairs to existing jail and sheriff’s office
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors wants to compare repair costs with the cost of closing the jail and housing inmates and employees in other facilities.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Johnson County Supervisors consider $3 million worth of repairs to existing jail and sheriff’s office