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Shueyville traffic stop reportedly turns up drugs, bullets in possession of convicted felon

Lang 11/17/25 A Shueyville traffic stop reportedly turned up drugs and bullets in the possession of a convicted felon. Arrest reports indicate a Johnson County deputy pulled over a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee outside the BP convenience...Read More

Rural Tiffin man accused of making threat with firearm

Lang 11/17/25 The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says a rural Tiffin man pulled a gun on another person at a convenience store. Deputies were called to the Village Drive Kum & Go in Tiffin at 3:45 Sunday...Read More

Car fire blocks traffic on Highway 218 Sunday night

Lang 11/16/25 A car fire blocked traffic on Highway 218 late Sunday night. The Iowa City Fire Department was called to the burning vehicle on southbound Highway 218 between the Interstate 80 interchange and the Melrose Avenue...Read More

Multiple agencies respond to field fire near Cosgrove

Lang 11/17/25 Multiple agencies responded to a field fire near Cosgrove Sunday afternoon. The Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center received a report of a hay bale on fire at 4080 Cosgrove Road just after 12:15 Sunday...Read More

No. 3 Hawkeyes fall to No. 4 Ohio State in National Duals Invitational Finals

UI Athletics news release TULSA, Okla. – The third-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 4 Ohio State, 27-12, in the finals of the National Duals Invitational. “I know that we can do more,” said head...Read More

Suspect arrested in Iowa City burglary case

Lang 11/16/25 A suspect has been arrested in an Iowa City burglary case. 40-year-old Sean Dewalt of Ottumwa was booked into the Johnson County Jail just before 2:00 Saturday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says Dewalt...Read More

Johnson County Assessor reminding residents to report property changes online

Johnson County news release Iowa law requires property owners to report any changes that could affect their property value. Property owners in Johnson County need to report any building changes made since January 1, 2025. If the...Read More

Lone Tree man clocked at almost double the legal speed limit on Melrose Avenue during morning traffic

Lang 11/16/25 A drunk driving suspect is accused of speeding down Melrose Avenue in Iowa City at almost double the speed limit during morning traffic. A Johnson County deputy reports clocking 29-year-old Zachary Shalla of Lone Tree...Read More

Iowa City man accused of brandishing firearm during argument; two police officers injured in ensuing foot chase

Lang 11/16/25 An Iowa City man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm during an argument. Two Iowa City Police officers were injured in the ensuing foot chase. According to arrest records, a weapons offense was...Read More

Shelter House seeks donations ahead of winter shelter opening this week

Lang 11/16/25 Shelter House is opening its winter shelter on Monday, and the organization is still seeking donations. The most urgently-needed items right now are twin-sized bedding (size XL), blankets, washcloths, and towels. A link to an...Read More

4-year-old seriously injured in Louisa County accident

Lang 11/16/25 A four-year-old was injured when she was hit by a vehicle in Louisa County. The Iowa State Patrol says 29-year-old Katelin Lilly of Wapello was driving a 2018 Kia Sorrento just before 6:30 Saturday night...Read More

Solon falls in high school football semifinals

Lang 11/15/25 Semifinals at the UNI-Dome Saturday Class 3A #7 Nevada 29, #2 Solon 10 ON KCJJ State Championships at the UNI-Dome Thursday Class 1A #3 Regina vs. #1 West Lyon; 4:00 ON KCJJ Friday Class 5A #4 Liberty...Read More

Tung nearly perfect to beat Heartlanders, 3-1

Iowa Heartlanders news release Coralville, Iowa — The Iowa Heartlanders took 37 shots, but Bloomington Bison goaltender Callum Tung allowed one goal in a 3-1 loss for the Heartlanders Saturday at Xtream Arena. Tung stopped the first 27...Read More

National News

U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters Caribbean as regional tension rises

The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, marking the most significant U.S. military buildup in the region in decades. The Navy confirmed the carrier strike group’s arrival as it moved through the Anegada...Read More

Ecuadorian gang leader who faked death years ago arrested in Spain

One of Ecuador’s most sought-after crime figures was taken into custody in Spain on Sunday, ending years on the run after he staged his own death during the pandemic. President Daniel Noboa confirmed that Wilmer Chavarria —...Read More

Ammonia leak in Oklahoma hospitalizes dozens, forces hundreds to evacuate

A massive ammonia leak late Wednesday night in Weatherford, Oklahoma sent dozens to the hospital and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes, according to local authorities. Officials lifted evacuation orders Thursday morning after air quality...Read More