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ICCSD to present new restorative justice program, designed to close racial gaps in school disciplining

The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) has launched a restorative justice pilot program to promote equity within the district, and on Wednesday, Brad Kelly, the program’s coordinator, will explain how it will affect staff and students during an online […]

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District 85 candidates Vicki Lensing and Christina Bohannan will discuss the issues on Thursday in a League of Women Voter’s forum

On Thursday afternoon, the Johnson County League of Women Voters is holding its third virtual forum featuring candidates in the June 2 primary. This third forum will feature the two Democrats running in Iowa House of Representative District 85, Christina […]

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League of Women Voters will hold a virtual forum of Johnson County Sheriff candidates on Wednesday afternoon

The Johnson County League of Women Voters is holding a virtual forum on Wednesday afternoon, featuring Brad Kunkel and Al Fear, the two candidates for Johnson County Sheriff who will appear on the June 2 primary ballot. It’s the second […]

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League of Women Voters will hold a virtual forum for Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates on Monday night

On Monday night, the Johnson County League of Women Voters is holding the first of three virtual forums for county candidates who will be on the ballot in the June 2 primary. This first forum will feature candidates for the […]

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CR Mayor Brad Hart talks infrastructure, traffic cameras and making ‘difficult decisions’ in State of the City speech

During his third State of the City speech, Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart shared his top infrastructure goals for 2020, his thoughts on the city’s traffic cameras and various projects residents can look forward to in 2020. Hart also acknowledged […]

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‘We welcome you to be part of our national mosaic’: 74 people become citizens during ceremony at National Czech and Slovak Museum

For most people last Friday was just another Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love and eat unlimited chocolate. But for more than 70 people, Feb. 14, 2020 is significant for another reason — it’s the day they became citizens of the United States. […]

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Cedar Rapids City Council candidates discuss top priorities, reasons for running at League of Women Voters forum

Candidates for the Cedar Rapids City Council shared their vision and plans for the city at a Sept. 26 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Linn County (LWV). However, when the second panel of the night began, featuring candidates for the two at-large seats on the November ballot, only two of the three candidates were present. […]

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