Health
Iowa City Regina Cancels Classes Due to High Absenteeism
School cites rapid increase in student illness, will deep clean facilities during closure
Nominations Open for Stead Family Children's Hospital 2026 Kid Captain Program
The program honors pediatric patients with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and shares their inspirational stories.
VA Workers to Hold Vigil for Slain Nurse Alex Pretti
Union, community members to honor VA ICU nurse killed by federal agents
Crime
Suspect in Ped Mall Shooting Given Deferred Judgment
24-year-old Iziah Poulsen avoids jail time for 2024 incident that injured two people
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
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
Iowa City students protest ICE over controversial killings
Over 100 students across the Iowa City school district walked out to demonstrate against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
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.
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.
