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Gov. Reynolds signs into law flag bill aimed at Johnson County

Lang 5/15/26 A flag bill targeting Johnson County has been signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds. Senate File 2430 reads as follows: “The custodian and the board of public officers of a public building in the...Read More

Iowa purchases NCAA Elite Eight court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, bringing a piece of March basketball’s biggest stage to Carver-Hawkeye Arena....Read More

Washington County man accused of setting woman’s clothes on fire and stealing her truck

Lang 5/15/26 A Washington County man is accused of setting a woman’s clothes on fire and stealing her truck. According to Washington County dispatch records, 52-year-old Terry Delay of Crawfordsville lit a pile of clothing on fire...Read More

Washington County Emergency Management reminds residents of outdoor weather siren procedures

Lang 5/15/26 With severe weather in this weekend’s forecast, Washington County Emergency Management is reminding residents of the county’s outdoor warning siren procedures. A news release from the agency notes that the Washington County sirens will be...Read More

Gov. Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to transportation fuels

News release from the Office of the Governor DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2026. It suspends the...Read More

Fairfax city administrator who resigned after posting meme mocking the city council to be paid $30,000 by the city

Lang 5/15/26 A former Fairfax city administrator who resigned after posting a meme mocking the city council will be paid $30,000 in severance. The council agreed to the settlement after a 4-1 vote earlier this week. Former...Read More

UI graduation ceremonies continue this weekend

Lang 5/15/26 The University of Iowa will host over a dozen different graduation ceremonies this weekend. Graduation events began on Thursday with the College of Education, the College of Pharmacy, and the Graduate College Masters. More ceremonies...Read More

Accused Northside Neighborhood masturbator given deferred judgment

Lang 5/15/26 An accused Northside Neighborhood masturbator has been given a deferred judgment. Online court records indicate Judge Jason Burns handed that sentence down to 45-year-old Levi Nielsen on Thursday as part of a plea deal. Along...Read More

Clear Creek Amana Community School District announces summer meals program

Lang 5/15/26 The Clear Creek Amana Community School District has announced its first-ever Sun Meals Summer Meal Program for Summer of 2026. According to a district news release, the program provides free meals to all children ages...Read More

Warrant for arrest of suspect in reported Iowa City machete attack recalled, new court date set

Lang 5/15/26 A warrant for the arrest of a suspect accused of attacking another person with a machete near downtown Iowa City has been recalled. Online court records show the warrant was withdrawn on Wednesday in the...Read More

Hawkeyes take Game 1 against Purdue in Des Moines

UI Athletics news release DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Purdue, 10-7, in the first game of the series at Principal Park presented by 1-800-BETS OFF. Purdue jumped out early, scoring in the...Read More

Alford-era Hawkeye basketball player arrested on felony theft charge

Lang 5/14/26 A former University of Iowa basketball player has been arrested on a felony theft charge. 48-year-old Joseph Fermino was arrested on Thursday on a warrant from the Clive Police Department. Fermino played basketball for Iowa...Read More

I-380 lane reductions overnight in Cedar Rapids for bridge cleaning

Iowa DOT news release Lane reductions will begin overnight tonight (5/14) on Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids as the Iowa Department of Transportation conducts scheduled bridge cleaning. The work will take place exclusively during overnight hours and...Read More

National News

Pres. Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping; leaders agree that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened their closely watched summit in Beijing with more than two hours of talks centered on global tensions, trade, Taiwan, and the escalating conflict involving Iran. Trump discussed the...Read More

Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks steps down amid DHS leadership changes

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael “Mike” Banks has stepped down effective immediately, becoming the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security during a period of major leadership turnover under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin....Read More

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In...Read More