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Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4292

Iowa City police charged 46-year-old Elijah Childs after a high-speed chase on Highway 218 that began in Lee County on Sunday, went through Henry and Johnson Counties, and ended safely around 6:15 a.m. when his vehicle hit stop sticks.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2016

Lawmakers at the Iowa Statehouse are reviewing bills that must get chamber approval and committee passage in the other chamber to remain active before Friday, April 4. One bill would let the Iowa Board of Regents make DEI courses optional for public university students—others would expand disability coverage for emergency responders and allow private school students to join certain public school programs.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4137

Johnson County launched its Solar Task Force on March 27 to boost solar energy use and aims for 10% of county energy to come from rooftop panels by 2035 — this means about 4,100 homes will need solar power. The group has partnered with local organizations and will host educational breakfasts at MERGE in downtown Iowa City starting April 17 to share how solar power can work for residents.

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