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
Iowa Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Purchase Attempt
Courtney Morris faces charges after being caught on video trying to buy a gun despite prior felony convictions.
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
Politics
Iowa City Labor Federation Backs County Candidates
Endorsements go to incumbent Johnson County Attorney and Supervisor
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
Business
Ford's Garage Brings 1920s Automotive Nostalgia to Iowa
New restaurant chain plans up to 3 locations in Iowa cities over next 5 years.
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.
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.
