Lifestyle
University of Iowa Hosts Annual Honor Band Showcase
The event features talented high school musicians from across the state.
Iowa City Launches Resident Communications Survey
Translated versions available in multiple languages to gather feedback on city news and updates.
Chariton man James Simpson Jr. dies at 62
Simpson was known as 'Shorty' and passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals
Weather
National Weather Service Issues Outdoor Burn Warning
Elevated fire danger conditions expected due to warm temps and strong winds
Overnight Vegetation Fire Battled by Iowa City Firefighters
Crews responded to the blaze on the city's west side in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Field fire on Lake Macbride shore spreads to nearby structure
Multiple agencies respond to blaze that started in vegetation and spread to a building
Business
Iowa City School District Faces Multimillion-Dollar Budget Cut
Inaccurate financial reporting and overspending cited as factors behind the shortfall
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
Crime
Disturbing Hazing Footage Emerges from Iowa Fraternity
Video shows University of Iowa Alpha Delta Phi pledges blindfolded and covered in food in basement
University of Iowa Fraternity Suspended After Hazing Incident
Disturbing video shows 56 pledges blindfolded and covered in condiments in fraternity basement
Coralville Man Accused of Cashing Thousands in Forged Checks
30-year-old allegedly deposited 10 checks from closed accounts over 3 weeks
Politics
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Seeks Budget Increase
Governor Reynolds' response to the request remains uncertain.
Iowa City Lawmakers Host Session on Proposed Legislation
State Senator and Representative field questions on education, public health, and human rights bills
Iowa City Legislators to Hold Listening Post on Sunday
Rep. Elinor A. Levin and State Senator Janice Weiner will address questions about the current legislative session.
