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Johnson County jail proposal: supervisors debate $96 M bond vote
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (167+ words) [JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa] " Johnson County supervisors are moving forward with plans for a new county jail that could go before voters in November. The Board of Supervisors held a work session on Wednesday to review potential designs for the facility....
Johnson County buys 35 acres for future sheriff's office, jail | News | kwwl. com
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (143+ words) Johnson County buys 35 acres for future sheriff's office, jail KWWL IOWA CITY, Iowa " Johnson County approved the purchase of about 35 acres of land for future development during a Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday morning. The Board of Supervisors signed a…...
One Killed in Waterloo Motorcycle crash Wednesday
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (110+ words) WATERLOO, IOWA (KWWL) " A motorcycle crash in Waterloo Wednesday afternoon left one person dead. Waterloo Police arrived to Sergeant Road along Highway 63 around 3: 45. The crash happened near Freedom Lane. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene....
New 60 mph limit in effect as Iowa updates road signs
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (270+ words) [Bremer County, Iowa] " New legislation raising speed limits on certain Iowa roads took effect today, prompting counties across the state to update road signage. Bremer County Engineer Landon Moore had crews working early to change signs on roads impacted by…...
Free food pantry opens at Marion Public Library
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (42+ words) KWWL Extreme Heat Warning until WED 10: 00 PM CDT The Marion Public Library launched a community food pantry to provide free food to local residents. Free food pantry opens at Marion Public Library...
Waterloo's Field of Honor to feature 1, 776 flags this weekend
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (50+ words) KWWL Extreme Heat Warning until WED 10: 00 PM CDT Waterloo is preparing for America's 250th birthday with a Field of Honor celebration featuring hundreds of American flags. Waterloo's Field of Honor to feature 1, 776 flags this weekend...
Linn County hits pause on data centers for 18 months
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (32+ words) KWWL Extreme Heat Warning until WED 10: 00 PM CDT Linn County has put an 18-month pause on new data centers....
Water main break triggers boil advisory in Buchanan County
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (159+ words) [BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa] " A boil advisory has been issued for about 1, 600 customers in Buchanan County after a water main broke early this morning. The Iowa Regional Utilities Association water main broke around 2: 30 a. m. on the transmission line between Hazelton and Aurora,…...
Deadly motorcycle crash closes Hwy 63 in Waterloo
20+ hour, 12+ min ago (90+ words) KWWL Extreme Heat Warning until WED 10: 00 PM CDT [WATERLOO, Iowa] " Crews are currently on the scene of a motorcycle crash on Highway 63 near Freedom Lane in Waterloo. Waterloo Police have confirmed at least one person is dead. The crash happened…...
Pork producers urge USMCA renewal to protect exports
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (179+ words) [WASHINGTON, DC] " The U. S. -Mexico-Canada trade agreement will not be renewed in its current form, prompting concern from America's pork producers who rely heavily on exports to both neighboring countries. The National Pork Producers Council, representing more than 60, 000 pork producers across…...