Johnson County voters will consider a bond issue next month worth $100-million for a new jail. The current jail faces facility and staffing concerns that may compromise the humane treatment of inmates, but opponents say a bigger, more expensive jail will lead to more incarceration and possible cooperation with ICE. Melanie Olivas, with the nonprofit […]
Early voting begins in Iowa this week, parties emphasize absentee efforts
Early, in-person voting at county auditors’ offices starts this Wednesday and county auditors will also start mailing absentee ballots to voters
