Iowa Legislature
Scheetz appointed as Linn County District 2 supervisor
The Linn County Committee of County Officers on Tuesday, April 1, appointed Sami Scheetz to fill the vacant District 2 seat on the Linn County Board of Supervisors. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Linn County supervisor Ben…
Medical lab renovations among University of Iowa plans approved
A series of items were approved by the Iowa Board of Regents Sept. 15, including…
Iowa gaming officials: Linn County casino application ‘on hold’
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, meeting Thursday at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg,…
Despite two-year moratorium, developers unveil plans for Cedar Rapids casino complex
While acknowledging the likelihood that a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses will be enacted,…
Proposed casino license moratorium upsets Cedar Rapids supporters
UPDATED: Supporters of a proposed Cedar Rapids casino are decrying a measure approved by the…
ABI opposes vaccine mandate bill
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is opposed to the Iowa Legislature’s decision…
Iowa is an example of responsible budgeting
Sound fiscal policy must begin with spending restraint. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Republican-led Iowa…
Another pillar threatened
CBJ Editorial We have commented recently that several of the region’s major economic players have…
University of Iowa hits the building brake
A planned $50 million UI Art Museum is one of the highest-profile projects impacted by…
Mayors: Budget woes, tax reform shouldn’t compromise local services
Letter to the Editor In 2013, the state adopted property tax reform legislation that was…
Linn County minimum wage: Is it settled?
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Linn County will become the second county in Iowa to boost…
Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The…
