Chris Umscheid

A matter of perspective
05/09/2013 - 7:16pm
Chris Umscheid
IOWA CITY– Opponents of a proposed housing development on Newport Road and the Johnson County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Department agree on one thing. “Urban sprawl is not good.” So said RJ Moore, assistant administrator of the department. The development on land owned by Sharon Dooley at 2915 Newport Road, has sparked controversy and put the spotlight on urban-style housing in rural areas. It has also brought the term “Rural Cluster” (RC) to the forefront. The...
A matter of perspective
05/09/2013 - 7:16pm
IOWA CITY– Opponents of a proposed housing development on Newport Road and the Johnson County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Department agree on one thing. “Urban sprawl is not good.” So said RJ Moore, assistant administrator of the department. The development on land owned by Sharon Dooley at 2915 Newport Road, has sparked controversy and put the...
North Liberty Leader
A hard knock life
04/30/2013 - 9:31pm
TIFFIN– It started as a comic strip in the 1930s, became a Broadway smash in the 1970s and 80s, and in April 2013, it hit the stage at Clear Creek Amana High School. It’s “Annie,” a classic American Broadway smash chock-full of optimism, hope and catchy tunes that stick in your head for days. Jenna Tackaberry donned the curly red wig for the title...
North Liberty Leader
Trojans survive Saints: West boys 2, Xavier 1
04/30/2013 - 9:16pm
IOWA CITY– As he looked out across the extra-wide pitch at West High, coach Brad Stiles realized something was missing. “I was hoping for more leadership out there,” Stiles said. The Trojans improved to 3-0 in the regular season (the Trojans fell to the CR Washington Warriors in a preseason exhibition match) with a 2-1 win Tuesday, April 23, but...
North Liberty Leader
CCA needs more time, more information
04/30/2013 - 9:04pm
OXFORD– Recommendations from the district’s facility committee were presented to the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) School Board of Directors Wednesday, April 17, during a work session preceding the regular monthly meeting at Clear Creek Elementary. Many of the board members had been in attendance at the Wednesday, April 10, facility committee meeting...
Solon Economist
Meet the future Mehaffey Bridge
04/23/2013 - 7:21pm
NORTH LIBERTY– Johnson County Engineer Greg Parker has made a promise. “Once we’re done, you’ll love it.” Parker issued the vow Monday, April 15, at a public meeting held at South Slope Communications in North Liberty regarding the replacement of the aging Mehaffey Bridge. A packed crowd sat through a brief presentation, then directed over 20...