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Kirkwood Community College is asking voters across its seven-county region, including Johnson County, to approve an $88 million bond to modernize training facilities for trades, health, business, and IT; the bond needs 60% approval and would raise the average Johnson County homeowner’s property tax about $28 a year if passed.

Fire Chief Scott Lyon presented the department's Medal of Bravery to firefighter Jacob Gilmore after Gilmore pulled a trapped colleague from a July 23 house fire on Forest Gate Drive NE when the second-floor collapse loosened their helmet and facepiece and left them unable to radio for help (Navy veteran).

Johnson County Veteran Services will join Operation Green Light (Nov.

4-11) by illuminating the Administration Building, Health and Human Services Building, and the skywalk in green and asking residents and businesses to display green lights to honor veterans and share resources.

About 12,000 customers in Iowa City lost power Monday morning after a mobile substation tripped online; MidAmerican Energy said crews restored about 10,000 shortly before noon and the rest by 12:15 p.m.

The Financial Oversight Committee recommends ICCSD reject a nearly $21 million, 19-year lease at $1.1 million per year for Coralville’s planned competition pool as the district faces budget cuts, overspending, and potential school closures.

The school board will vote on the lease today, and Coralville officials say the competition pool may be cut if ICCSD declines.

Iowa nursing home inspectors issued 87 citations at 66 facilities for insufficient staffing in fiscal year 2026 + placing the state at the top nationally, though no fines were imposed despite growing concerns over resident care.

The third-ranked Dike-New Hartford team swept South Tama 3-0 in a 3A volleyball semifinal match.

They will host Williamsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in the regional Championship.

In a 5A Volleyball Regional Semifinal, 7th ranked Cedar Falls swept Waterloo United 25-13, 25-16, and 25-16 to move on to the Regional Final.

Cedar Falls will host Iowa City Liberty Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. for a chance to reach the state tournament.