The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:24 a.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Quad Cities Area and Clinton County.

The rezoning requires “yes” votes from six of the seven Iowa City Council members after residents who live near the proposed north side development submitted a petition.

If there is one thing Iowa is known for other than corn and pigs, it's charming small towns and the rest of the country thinks so, too.