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North Liberty Police: Tiffin man threatened to shoot people outside bar

Lang 4/23/26 North Liberty Police have arrested a Tiffin man they say threatened to shoot multiple people outside of a bar. 39-year-old Michael Riggan of Ponds Court was arrested at the East Burlington Street Maverick just before...Read More

Arrest made in connection with Sunday morning homeless camp fire

Lang 4/23/26 Iowa City Police have arrested a suspect they say intentionally set a fire that damaged a shack at a local homeless encampment. 31-year-old Hailee Weaver, who has no permanent address, was booked into the Johnson...Read More

State universities gain initial approval to eliminate low-enrollment programs

Iowa Capital Dispatch By:Brooklyn Draisey The Iowa Board of Regents gave initial approval Wednesday to close multiple academic programs at Iowa’s public universities due to low enrollment and declining student interest, with more programs set to land...Read More

Iowa House passes its property tax plan as talks continue with Senate, governor

Iowa Capital Dispatch By:Robin Opsahl The Iowa House passed the chamber’s version of property tax relief legislation Wednesday — but consensus has yet to be reached with the governor and Senate Republicans on a final package. House...Read More

Whiting named Midwest recipient of Excellence Award

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa women’s wrestling commit Taylor Whiting was awarded the Midwest Region Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. A native of Oconto,...Read More

Accused Northside Neighborhood masturbator reaches plea deal

Lang 4/23/26 An accused Northside Neighborhood masturbator has reached a plea deal. Online court records show 45-year-old Levi Nielsen reached the plea deal on Monday. Details are not listed. Multiple witnesses report seeing Nielsen masturbating with his...Read More

UNI faculty union leader cautions against proposed changes to Regents’ policy manual

Lang 4/23/26 A faculty union leader at the University of Northern Iowa is speaking out against proposed changes to the Board of Regents’ policy manual. One proposed change would require any search committee for a position that...Read More

UI Campus Safety to adjust late-night transportation services for summer

Lang 4/23/26 University of Iowa Campus Safety will implement a modified schedule for late‑night transportation services during the summer. The schedule takes effect Saturday, May 16, at 9 p.m. Nite Ride will operate one vehicle per night,...Read More

Iowa baseball drops UIC 6-4

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team earned a 6-4 victory over UIC on Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field. “I thought the team handled the close midweek game very well....Read More

Hawkeyes top Panthers

UI Athletics news release CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Northern Iowa, 21-17, Wednesday at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex. The game featured eight home runs and 38 combined runs. HOW IT HAPPENED The Hawkeyes...Read More

IGHSAU soccer rankings for 4/22/26

2026 THIRD Iowa Girls High School Soccer Rankings Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Class 1A School Record Last Week 1 Davenport Assumption 5-2 2 2...Read More

Cedar Rapids man named as suspect in downtown Iowa City shooting that left 5 injured

City of Iowa City news release In the days and hours following the Sunday, April 19, 2026 shooting, Iowa City Police – assisted by numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies – have continued to investigate...Read More

Johnson County Supervisors eliminate possible site for new jail

Lang 4/22/26 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has eliminated one of the proposed sites for a new jail. At Wednesday morning’s work session, the supervisors discussed building the facility near the Joint Emergency Communications Center on...Read More

National News

Search intensifies for two University of South Florida doctoral students missing over a week

Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on...Read More

Man arrested for providing gun to father that killed 8 children in Shreveport, LA

A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged...Read More

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns moments before House Ethics Committee hearing

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., abruptly resigned Tuesday, just moments before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to determine potential disciplinary action against her. Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation comes amid mounting pressure in Congress. Lawmakers had...Read More