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Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt accepts job with USHL Des Moines Buccaneers

Iowa Heartlanders news release Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt accepts job with USHL Des Moines Buccaneers Coralville, Iowa – The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced Friday assistant coach Kevin Schmidt has...Read More

Former UI therapist faces additional sexual exploitation charges

Hunter 05/23/25 A former University of Iowa therapist who was originally arrested in July 2023 for nine counts of sexual exploitation now faces new charges. 45-year-old James Burkhalter was also charged with two counts of sexual exploitation...Read More

Cedar Rapids man arrested for alleged North Liberty liquor theft

Hunter 05/23/25 A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a liquor theft from a North Liberyt convenience store. Police say the incident occurred May 7th at the KwikStar on Dimond Boulevard at...Read More

Shelter House resident arrested for alleged bike theft

Hunter 05/23/25 A Shelter House resident was arrested this week after allegedly stealing a bike. 24-year-old James Snyder Jr., who lists his residence as the Southgate Avenue facility, was spotted by an Iowa City Police officer Wednesday...Read More

North Liberty man charged with domestic assault after argument reportedly escalated

Hunter 05/23/25 A North Liberty man was taken into custody earlier this week after an alleged assault on his partner. The victim came to the North Liberty Police Department at 10am Tuesday to file a report. She...Read More

ICPD releases crime figures for 2024

Hunter 05/23/25 The Iowa City Police Department has released its annual report for 2024, showing a decrease in gun and drug-related crimes, but an increase in shoplifting. The report says gun violence is among its highest priorities....Read More

Federal waiver will restrict Iowa SNAP recipients from certain foods

Hunter 05/23/25 Starting in 2026, Iowans using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars will be banned from purchasing candy, soda, and other carbonated beverages with the funds. The Des Moines Register reports the change was made possible due...Read More

Johnson County launches public survey about Sheriff’s Office and Jail facility

Edited release 05/23/25 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is encouraging residents to be on the lookout, as thousands of surveys about the Sheriff’s Office and Jail facility are expected to arrive in mailboxes across the county...Read More

Burlington location of Musicians Pro Shop suffers fire

Hunter 05/23/25 The Musician’s Pro Shop location in Burlington sustained major fire damage yesterday. According to a release from the Burlington Fire Department, the building is a 4800 square foot, 2-store structure with an attached 1-story storage...Read More

Memorial Day weekend kicks off 100 deadliest day s of Summer season

Edited release 05/23/25 Memorial Day may be the unofficial start to summer, but it is also the start to the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” which features a sharp increase in driving and traffic related fatalities. According...Read More

Stop the Scammers event at Senior Center Thursday

Edited release 05/23/25 The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services’ ‘Stop the Scammers’ roadshow, in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and AARP Iowa, will be visiting Iowa City on Thursday. The educational campaign and...Read More

Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs vacancy

County release 05/23/25 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring May 31, 2028. Members shall be veterans, as...Read More

Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control puts hold on pet adoptions due to staff shortage

Hunter 05/22/25 The Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Center was closed to the public this week due to a staff shortage. The Gazette reports in Facebook posts Monday and Tuesday, the center explained that despite being...Read More

National News

2 dead, multiple injured after small private jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

A small private aircraft crashed into a residential area of San Diego early Thursday morning, resulting in two fatalaties and sparking a massive fire that damaged homes and numerous vehicles. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the...Read More

Suspect charged with murder in fatal D.C. shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees

The man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and other counts. The shooting has been...Read More

President Trump, South African President Ramaphosa clash during meeting at White House

Tensions flared during a meeting in the Oval Office between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday afternoon, with the two leaders at odds over allegations of so-called White genocide in South Africa....Read More