Crime
Iowa City Man Charged with Witness Tampering via Social Media
Valentino Jackson accused of violating no-contact order and tampering with witness through Facebook post
West Burlington Man Charged with Harassment After Alleged Threat
Taruis Robinson accused of threatening to kill victim during downtown Iowa City altercation
Iowa City Man Charged with Assault from January Incident
Mlocwa Amisi allegedly attacked victim after being asked to leave apartment
Weather
March Madness Game Disrupted by Oppressive Heat in Iowa
Unseasonably warm temperatures in Iowa City highlight need for climate-resilient infrastructure
Iowa City Fire Department extinguishes vegetation fire near church
Firefighters responded to a reported controlled burn that escalated into a grass fire on Friday afternoon.
Fire damages Iowa City mobile home
Red Cross contacted to assist residents after weekend blaze
Lifestyle
University of Iowa Holds Biochemistry Research Workshops
Ongoing series features internal speakers on Tuesdays at 12:30pm
Three Massive Bison Sculptures Arrive in Iowa City on National Tour
The bronze statues, created for the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, will make a stop at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History as part of a cross-country journey.
UI Offers Secure Bicycle Parking Permits
New program provides protected spots for faculty, staff, and students
Entertainment
Iowa City Author Pens New Murder Mystery Novel
Lisa Avelleyra's latest book "Shelved" draws inspiration from her time working at a small bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin.
JACK Quartet to Perform Student Compositions at UI Recital
Free public concert features new works written for acclaimed string quartet
Acclaimed Composers Liebermann and Kahane Discuss Artistry in Iowa City
Composers featured in upcoming UI Symphony Orchestra concert
Politics
Iowans Rally Against Bill Limiting H-1B Hires at State Universities
Opponents argue the proposed legislation would drive away global talent and harm Iowa's university system.
Johnson County Adds Community Forum for Strategic Plan
Residents, businesses, and organizations invited to provide input on county's new roadmap.
Trends Point to Authoritarian Rule in Iowa
Gazette reader argues state mandates have increased since 2017, limiting local control
