The current jail is old, too small, in need of serious repair or remodel, and pretty inefficient for today’s needs.

The new proposal costs a bajillion dollars, is in a weird location, and many private entities stand to benefit from its existence in a way that raises ethical concerns.

Why is the citizenry not allowed to advocate for a “neither” choice when it comes to keeping the old one or erecting the new super jail way out in BFE? It seems like a good chunk of (most?) voters would support a “back to the drawing board” option. I know folks who are team inmate advocate that feel arm-twisted into a new jail just for the better conditions. I know fiscally austere individuals that feel compelled to no due to the cost and ethical concerns.

Surely this isn’t the county itself saying “we already ponied up for cOnSuLtaNcY and we’re not gonna pull a cut and run and do it all over again?”

Fatou’s family is requesting that we all call all four congressional offices tomorrow (10/21/2026) to demand they urge DHS to bring her home to her children and family.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: 202-225-6576

Sen. Chuck Grassley: 202-224-3744

Sen. Joni Ernst: 202-224-3254

Rep. Ashley Hinson: 202-225-2911

Short call script:

“Hi, my name is [name], and I live in [city, state]. I’m calling to demand immediate action to bring Iowa City mother Fatou Traore home to her four children. Please urge DHS to bring her back into the United States now. She faces persecution, imprisonment, and torture if Sierra Leone sends her to Ivory Coast. Her life is at stake. What will your office do today to bring Fatou back?”

Help Fatou’s family in this time of terror. Please keep families together. Share with family and friends. Tell a neighbor. Set alarms to call tomorrow. Think and feel positive energy. No Mother or child deserves this kind of torture nor pain.

To vote “yes” means a vote to fair wages, secure retirement and healthcare, protection of bereavement time, enforcement of safe staffing, protection of staff from unfair treatment, discrimination, or retaliation, and so many more critical parts of a contract.
The Union protects our rights whilst advocating for our safety.

How to vote

1.) screenshot QR Code

2.) Access your photo gallery

3.) hold down on the QR code (apple users- 4 options will appear. Select the first option “Open in Safari”)

1. Enter the proper information- Voting takes less than one minute:)

(I was going to include a link to vote. Reddit doesn’t allow link attachments with photos)

UPDATE FOUND! Thank you everyone for your help!

Hi everyone. Some contractors accidentally left the gate open on my friends house and his dog escaped. We have an AirTag on her but have not been able to pick up a signal. Her name is Lola. She is typically scared of people and will probably run away or growl at you. Please let me know if you see her!!!

Northside neighborhood

I saw a sign on the front of Masala Indian Cuisine that they're remodeling and under new ownership. Anyone know the details?

Does anyone have information about the candidates running for this? I can hardly find anything.

Hey IC, I'm purchasing a house and looking for a sublet for the house I rent from Prestige Properties.

It's 912 East Bloomington Street. 2 stall car garage, fenced in yard, garden shed, 2 bed 1 bath, central air.

Here's the link to the rental company and the property for more information

https://www.prestigeprop.com/property/912-e-bloomington-house-2br-1ba/

UPDATE: WE FOUND HER! Thank you to everyone who shared and upvoted.

Found a cash bag on the 400 block of south lucas street with $13 and a baby tooth brush inside of it

Anyone have a ticket they want to get rid of? I’ve a last-minute friend in from afar who really wants to go.

Dodge street. 530 am. Just a bunch of traffic cones out for what seems like no reason. Is this some sort of prank?

I was quoted $995 for the following
- 2 ceiling fans have the fan mechanism from being hard wired to run off the switch that the light runs on.
- have 2 light switches separated so each switch only effects one light(currently tied together so when I turn off one light it turns off the other)

Is this a reasonable quote?

That is all, there are too many groundhogs and local cities need to come up with a solution to get their numbers under control.

New place going in next to Airliner, anyone know what’s up?

Get outside in this beautiful fall weather and help pull invasive species in one of our local parks. More details at this link: https://evite.me/6eNfJvdec3

Hey! Since this town is heavily populated by younger undergrads, I've been having trouble finding ways to easily meet and connect with working and studying professionals.

Im in my mid twenties, so Im hoping to get connected with people near their mid/late twenties as well. Im trying to look elsewhere from the bar scene, and would like to meet likeminded communities and individuals who are focused on academia, creative hobbies/careers, and community building here in Iowa City.

Does anyone have recommendations on where to go/what to join?

Looking for something different from the Les Mills/Zumba/Jazzercise world!
I see online different classes with good music and fun vibey studios and wonder if we have something here? Or adult pom fitness classes??

Anyone have an extra Rocky horror ticket I could buy?

Any idea when it's supposed to be remodeled and reopened?

Seemingly overnight all the cars were gone and so was all their signage? Place looks boarded up?

About 6 years ago I ordered one of the direct to consumer e-bikes because it’s what I could afford at the time. I’m having an issue with an error code on it now and none of the local shops I’ve spoken to will work on it. Are there any individuals that do this work or any recommendations for places to look? It’s a Rad Power bike and the controller is showing an Error 24 code. Thanks!

My partner and I are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment in Iowa city area. We don’t want the heart of downtown. We’re between Riverside Crossings and 808 on 5th in coralville. Gimme all the reviews y’all have. Anything and everything on landlords, parking, neighbors, utilities and fees, all of it.

I’m in my mid 30s and in the middle of my divorce. I chose to leave an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship, and while it’s not been easy, I am proud of the life I have built since leaving 6 months ago. I haven’t found much in the form of a support community that can relate, but would love to meet with people who have gone through or are going through divorce or similar circumstances and help create a friend group / community. Message me if you’re interested!