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Business Breakfast Series Tuesday, April 16

An Omaha-based law firm is now conducting an independent investigation into concerns over North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga, according to two unions that

North Liberty to conduct investigation into allegations against police chief (click for more)

The North Liberty police chief has been put on paid leave while the city investigates grievances expressed by the North Liberty Officers Union and Sergeants Union in a public letter last week.

The North Liberty Police Department Officers Union and Sergeants Union released a letter Friday expressing a vote of no confidence in North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga.

The city of North Liberty, working with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, is pursuing an affordable housing project on the city’s west side. The city is contributing $400,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

The North Liberty City Council this week took the first step to allow utility task vehicles — or UTVs — to operate on city streets. The council needs to approve the ordinance two more times before driving these vehicles on city streets is legal.

Representatives from Johnson County highlighted major projects underway in the area at the annual Build Johnson County Investor Council.

Curious what road projects are coming up this construction season? In addition to the interchange overhaul, here are some projects in Coralville, Iowa City and North Liberty to keep an eye out for.

Mayor Chris Hoffman said he is happy that the city might get its second fire station in this location north of Centennial Park along St. Andrew Drive.