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Uncooperative Iowa City man facing several charges

Hunter 04/19/25 A reportedly uncooperative Iowa City man is facing several charges after incidents at a downtown bar, the Johnson County Jail, and at a hospital. Officers were called to TCB bar on College Street at around...Read More

North Liberty man charged with disorderly conduct after alleged threats

North Liberty man charged with disorderly conduct after alleged threats Hunter 04/19/25 A North Liberty man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly threatening to shoot up a downtown Iowa City restaurant. Police say 21-year-old Donterrius Green...Read More

Oxford man accused of threatening to shoot up graduation ceremony at Iowa State

Hunter 04/19/25 An Oxford native was arrested this week after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting at Iowa State University’s commencement. CBS2 reports court documents indicate 28-year-old Tanner Bandy had been stalking a woman since October...Read More

Fayette County judge removed by Iowa Supreme Court

Hunter 04/19/25 A Fayette County magistrate judge who was recommended for suspension was instead removed from the bench after an argumentative hearing with the Iowa Supreme Court. David Hanson, an attorney with nearly 40 years of experience...Read More

Application window for Iowa private school ESA program opens

Hunter 04/19/25 The application window for Iowa’s student tuition voucher program, which uses taxpayer dollars to subsidize students attending private schools, has opened. The scholarships, estimated to be around $7800 for the 2025-26 school year, will be...Read More

County businesses eligible for Underestimated Small Business grants

Edited release 04/19/25 A grant program for eligible Johnson County businesses is now accepting applications. Greater Iowa City, Inc., the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and the South of 6 Business District have partnered to offer the...Read More

Iowa State Patrol releases name of fatality in Cedar County crash

Hunter 04/19/25 The Iowa State Patrol has released the name of the fatality in Thursday afternoon’s Cedar County crash. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2009 Peterbilt truck driven by 27-year-old Adam Wiese of Lowden was...Read More

Hain’s three-point night leads Heartlanders to 5-3 win in Game 1 of Central Division Semifinals

Iowa Heartlanders news release Hain’s three-point night leads Heartlanders to 5-3 win in Game 1 of Central Division Semifinals Fort Wayne, IN – Iowa Heartlanders forward Gavin Hain registered three points (1g, 2a) and the Heartlanders opened up...Read More

Banner promoting conservative speaker at the UI recovered after reported theft

Lang 4/18/25 A conservative student group at the University of Iowa says one of its banners promoting an upcoming speaker was recently stolen, but it has since been recovered. The UI chapter of Young Americans for Freedom...Read More

Downtown Iowa City developments set for sheriff’s sale after foreclosure

Hunter 04/18/25 High-rise downtown Iowa City developments are scheduled to be liquidated by a sheriff’s sale after the developer and his associates have allegedly defaulted on approximately $28 million in loans. Corridor Business Journal reports a court...Read More

Iowa City man arrested after physical altercation in downtown Iowa City

Hunter 04/18/25 An Iowa City man was arrested on a warrant stemming from an alleged assault in downtown Iowa City last week. Police say 33-year-old Daniel Wolfe of South Gilbert Court got into a verbal altercation with...Read More

Iowa legislators advancing bills exempting tax on tips and overtime

Hunter 04/18/25 Iowa lawmakers are advancing bills that would exempt workers from paying state tax on tips and overtime. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced House File 268, which would exempt income from cash tips...Read More

Iowa Democrats announce campaigns against Senate and Congress members

Hunter 04/18/25 Two Iowa politicians serving in Washington are the targets of Democrats who announced runs against them this week. Former US attorney Kevin Techau of Cedar Rapids is running for Congress to unseat 2nd Congressional District...Read More

National News

Suspect in custody after mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead, six hospitalized

A suspect has been taken into police custody after a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. At least two people were confirmed dead, with six others hospitalized after police responded to a...Read More

Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court announced Thursday that it will hold oral arguments next month to consider whether the Trump administration can partially implement an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The birthright citizenship order seeks to limit...Read More

California Gov. Newsom to challenge Trump administration regarding tariffs

On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to tariffs introduced earlier this month. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court...Read More