Iowa Girls State Wrestling Opening Day Sees Upsets
Defending champions and top seeds advance, but several surprises occur on first day of competition.
Iowa City students protest ICE over controversial killings
Iowa City Regina Cancels Classes Due to High Absenteeism
Crime
Coralville Man Charged with Wife's Murder Faces Competency Evaluation
Arraignment postponed as state reviews defendant's mental capacity to stand trial

Iowa Massage Therapist Surrenders License Amid Money Laundering, Sex Charges
Junping Ren accused of using massage parlors to launder $2.6 million, employ women for sex acts
Iowa City Man Charged for New Year's Day Burglary
26-year-old Kevin Mora Sierra accused of stealing over $6,000 in goods from local business
Business
Iowa Ag Department Seeks Budget Boost to Expand Choose Iowa Program
Funding request includes $1.3 million increase to cover operational costs and $300,000 to grow local food marketing initiative

Iowa Ag department seeks budget hike to expand Choose Iowa program
The $1.3 million request would cover operational costs and grow the state's local food marketing initiative.
South of Iowa City Adds New Business Signage
Two new signs mark milestone for South of Six Business District's Signage Program
Politics
Lawsuit Filed Over Closure of Iowa State Historical Society Location
Nonprofit group alleges state agency acted irrationally in shutting down Iowa City research center

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidates Adjust Reelection Campaigns Amid New District System
Redistricting of supervisor seats following state law change has created new challenges for incumbents and newcomers alike.
Congresswoman Questions Local Immigrant Advocacy Group's ICE Check-In Participation
Hinson raises concerns over Escucha Mi Voz's 'legal observer trainings' and tax-exempt status
Lifestyle
February: The Shortest Month, But Packed With Celebrations
From Presidents' Day to Galentine's Day, February has no shortage of observances and holidays to mark

Iowa City Recommends Rescinding Alcohol License Suspension for Local Bar
City staff discovered an error in the city code that led to the suspension of The Fieldhouse's alcohol license.
Iowa City Bookmobile Brings Library Resources to Broader Community
The custom-built vehicle travels around Johnson County to provide access to books and other materials.
Sports
Iowa Women's Basketball Loses Third Straight Game to Minnesota
Hawkeyes struggle to contain Gophers' hot shooting in 91-85 defeat

Iowa Falls in Latest Bracketology Update
Hawkeyes projected as No. 3 seed in March Madness
Iowa Expects Tavion Banks to Play vs. Washington
Hawkeyes guard dealing with injury, but expected to suit up against Huskies