Local councils are redefining the conversation around data centers, focusing on shared definitions and guiding principles that will shape the future of digital infrastructure in our region.

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Candidates in Johnson County clash over a controversial $124.5 million jail proposal, with one backing it while criticizing its financing, and the other calling it "too big, too expensive."

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Iowa City's Public Works Director Ron Knecht unveils an eye-opening video revealing how 170 dedicated employees manage over 6 million gallons of drinking water and 450 tons of trash daily!

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Incumbent Rep. Eleanor Levin and challenger Daniel Arch went head-to-head in a heated forum, tackling pressing issues like education funding, tax incentives, and the future of local governance.

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Residents are demanding transparency from Iowa City officials, calling for the release of bodycam footage and the identities of officers involved in what some describe as a "public execution."

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Candidates clash over Iowa's MEGA program as concerns rise about foreign ownership and the viability of a proposed steel mill in Lee County.

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Candidates in Johnson County are igniting a crucial conversation, linking affordable housing directly to the future of rural roads and infrastructure.

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Candidates clash over the proposed jail bond, with one advocating for longer financing while the other labels it "too big, too expensive."

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Candidates in Johnson County are stepping up to tackle pressing issues like public safety and fiscal responsibility—what are their visions for the future?

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Community members are demanding the immediate release of bodycam footage and officer names following a tragic police encounter, insisting on transparency and accountability for the incident dubbed "Alan."

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The commission has decided to keep the Resilience Hub pilot alive by focusing on planning support while seeking external funding, aiming to enhance community engagement and transparency.

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Alicia Presto unveiled a groundbreaking climate action plan for six Iowa counties, complete with 95 strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions and a roadmap for a greener future.

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Early in-person voting in Johnson County kicks off on October 14, but local officials warn that confusion and weather could impact turnout.

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Traumatic events can dramatically shift political behavior, leading to decreased turnout or, conversely, heightened civic engagement among affected communities.

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Gerardo Berthon reveals alarming trends in democratic decline, pinpointing coups, conflict, and authoritarianism as key threats to freedom.

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Did you know that Americans define democracy in five distinct ways, and the majority are 'diffuse proceduralists' who complicate political messaging?

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Global freedom has declined for the 20th year in a row, with the U.S. experiencing a significant drop in its score due to political gridlock and threats to civil liberties.

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Iowa City's committee just approved a groundbreaking $750,000 arts funding package for FY28, boosting support for local arts organizations and securing the future of the arts endowment!

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Johnson County's aging jail is in dire need of a $94.5 million replacement to meet modern standards and expand crucial medical care—will voters approve the bond?

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Community leaders argue that expanding the jail won't address systemic failures in treatment and care—it's time to invest in humane solutions instead.

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