Demolition has begun on part of Duck Creek Plaza to make room for construction of a new Home Depot. Eventually, all of Duck Creek Plaza will be demolished with the exception of the office building on the northwest side of the property. A new Walgreens, a grocery store and additional fast food outlets also are planned for the property.
The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “Make America Healthy Again” legislation to her desk Monday, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin and several... more
by Sen. Janice Weiner, Democrat, Iowa City, District 45
Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers passed an insultingly low amount of school funding for the 2026-27 school year. The measly two percent increase ensures that Iowa’s public schools will remain underfunded and school... more
The fire chief for the City of Eldridge, fired last year from his job as a city mechanic for the misuse of public funds, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled... more