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Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Iowa City
Hartford Orders Homeowners to Pay for New Sidewalks
Hartford, Iowa property owners are pushing back after the city ordered them to install sidewalks at their own expense, questioning why homeowners must pay for public infrastructure.
Iowa AG sues three contractors for ignoring dig-notification law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued three contractors for ignoring state law requiring advance notification before digging, resulting in damage to gas and electrical lines across three counties.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Two hospitalized after Highway 100 crash near Marion closes corridor for hours
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 100 near Marion sent two people to the hospital Tuesday and shut down the highway corridor for several hours.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
17-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash in eastern Iowa
A 17-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash on a rural highway in eastern Iowa. State patrol investigators are examining speed and road conditions.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Accessible Play Equipment Added in Memory of Susan Beaver
New accessible play equipment has been installed in North Liberty, a project initiated by Jerry Beaver in memory of his wife, Susan Beaver.
Saturday, May 16, 2026