Louisa County
Recent News About Louisa County
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Louisa County holds public hearing to review changes to zoning, other ordinances
A public hearing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1 to review proposed changes to Louisa County zoning ordinances.
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Louisa County Planning and Zoning Commission has three seats to fill due to change in state law
The Louisa County Planning and Zoning Commission recently announced that three of the commission’s seven seats are now vacant following a legislative change that has disqualified commissioner Josh Hardin from serving, and the commission is seeking applicants to fill those seats.
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Louisa, Des Moines County Supervisors disagree with USACE's new initiative for levees
Boards of Supervisors in Louisa and Des Moines counties have voiced their disagreement with an initiative that would develop guidelines for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Levee Safety Program, according to News Republican.
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Iowa River bridge work nears completion
Finishing touches are being put into the ongoing work on the Louisa County Highway 99 Bridge at Wapello.
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Kerr in favor of expanding county health officer qualifications
Rep. David Kerr voted in favor of House File 2221, a measure that would aid public health agencies in Louisa County and other small counties.
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Retirement communities hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic
Iowa's retirement communities are being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Wapello Specialty Care in Louisa County reporting 14 residents and 12 employees having positive cases.
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Wapello County Board of Supervisors agree to halt reopening efforts until its next meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it does not appear that county officials are ready to extend any actions to reopen the Louisa County Courthouse, according to the Boone Republican News.
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Residents cope with first COVID-19 death in Louisa County
In mid-April Louisa County reached a new grim milestone by confirming the first death related to COVID-19.
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Louisa County approves new Wapello bypass plans
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors reviewed a new plan to provide Highway 61 access south of Wapello once the bypass project is completed.
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Local officials review new changes to U.S. Highway 61
County officials reviewed the latest proposals by the state Department of Transportation to change U.S. Highway 61 and relocate the highway around Wapello, the Muscatine Journal reported.
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New funding formula could hurt children's mental health services in Louisa County
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors is concerned that mental health funding in the county will be cut under a new funding proposal by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Louisa County ranked 68th in Iowa for resident earnings in 2018
Louisa County ranked 68th among counties in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Louisa County ranked 54th in Iowa for resident earnings in 2019
Louisa County ranked 54th among counties in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.