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Johnson County is accepting applications through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, for the second Community Food and Farm Grant cycle.

The Inclusive Economic Development Plan led by Astig Planning has been in the works for about a year with research, surveys, focus groups and interviews. The plan identifies barriers and potential solutions for business owners in Johnson County who have been historically underrepresented.

Iowa City Council held its first meeting in City Hall in more than two years and agreed to give $15,750 to residents of Forest View Mobile Home Court.

Poll workers will be out in force across Idaho next month, helping with the states primary election. Theyll play an integral role in ensuring peoples votes are cast and counted. Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane said between 800 and 1,300 poll workers are needed, depending on the size of the election. ...

When the 2024 presidential primary season kicks off, theres a good chance Iowas caucuses wont be in the spotlight as much. Last week, the Democratic National Committee adopted plans to reshape the initial wave of states that choose their nominees. Theyll now have to apply, with a final decision expected this summer. ...

Reply July 7, 2021 Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. In each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents. Find out whats happening in Iowa City with free, real-time updates from Patch. Lets go! The Raise It Up Ride is a series of audio-guided bike routes that reflect on social justice using history, art, culture, and personal stories. In this episode, M...

Iowa City will have its first Diversity Market this weekend. The pop up shopping center aims to elevate underrepresented populations in the area.

Virtual chapel service includes bishop sermon, ‘Restless for Justice’ Virtual chapel service: 11 a.m., Ohio Northern University’s YouTube channel. ADA — A virtual chapel service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, via Ohio Northern University’s YouTube channel. Bishop Julius Trimble will speak. Trimble leads the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. His sermon, titled “Restless for Justice,” will kick off a series titled “Our Hearts are Restless,” a theme to ...