Iowa City Parks to Conduct Controlled Prairie Burns
Seasonal burns planned at select parks from February to March
Iowa Bill Aims to Limit Local Civil Rights Protections
Former UI social worker convicted of sexually abusing patients
Sports
Coralville's Xtream Arena to Host First-Ever Iowa Girls State Dual Wrestling Tournament
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced the new event will take place in January 2027.

Iowa Women's Basketball Celebrates Former Star's Wedding Shower
Coach Jan Jensen attends Megan Gustafson's bridal shower ahead of Super Bowl LX
Iowa Girls High School Wrestling to Add State Dual Tournament
New event will debut in 2027 at Xtream Arena in Coralville
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 City Man Arrested for Alleged Laundry Theft
64-year-old Milton Gray faces up to 5 years in prison for $1,500 theft

Iowa City Man Charged with Domestic Assault After Coffee Grounds Incident
Authorities say Barrett Rolph dumped coffee grounds on his wife during an argument while she held their infant child.
Iowa City Man Charged After Resisting Arrest
Zarkee Hall allegedly tried to flee officers executing an outstanding warrant.
Politics
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Director Runs for Supervisor
Jessica Andino announces campaign for District 2 seat on Johnson County Board of Supervisors

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.
Lifestyle
University of Iowa Regents Seek Firm to Find Center for Intellectual Freedom Director
Board receives single response to request for proposals to fill leadership role

Iowa School District Faces Questions Over $10M Fund Transfer
ICCSD school board to address undisclosed interfund loan at upcoming meeting
Prescribed Fire Workshop Scheduled for Wednesday
Landowners to learn about using fire as a management tool for prairies and woodlands