Johnson County buys 15-unit apartment complex for housing
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors purchased a 15-unit Iowa City complex at 1102 Hollywood Blvd for 1.7 million to aid affordable housing. Ownership marks the county’s first direct housing stock, with options including nonprofit management or a proposal process guided by staff.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Hollywood Blvd
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County Social Services
Lynette Jacoby
Johnson County Assessor
Garland talks violence crime in Cedar Rapids outreach
U S Attorney General Merrick Garland visited Cedar Rapids to discuss local, state, and federal efforts to curb violent crime as part of a nationwide outreach by U S attorney offices. He highlighted cases in the Northern District of Iowa before a closed meeting with U S Attorney Tim Duax Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and other partners from Homeland Security Investigations.
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Cedar Rapids
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Edar Rapids
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Co-Zero pays $106K to settle 2022 Marengo plant violations
The Iowa OSHA fine of $95,700 for 15 violations after the December 2022 Marengo explosion was nearly $106,000 once interest accrual and penalties were settled. The case, pursued through court action, aimed to enforce payment as regulators warned of potential further consequences. Cleanup oversight by the EPA had noted proper disposal of released waste in a June letter.
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Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Marengo
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Partment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Harris taps Walz as running mate in Philadelphia rally
Kamala Harris introduces Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential pick at a raucous Philadelphia rally aimed at building momentum for the Democratic ticket. Walz hails the urgency of the campaign amid turbulent times as 91 days remain until Election Day.
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Tim Walz
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