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State bill banning Affirmative Action ready for enactment

Hunter 04/30/26 A bill that would end diversity hiring policies, minority-focused programs and reporting requirements across state agencies, state universities, public schools and the judicial branch is on Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk for signature. The bill would...Read More

IGHSAU soccer rankings for 4/29/26

2026 FOURTH Iowa Girls High School Soccer Rankings Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Class 1A School Record Last Week 1 Davenport Assumption 6-2 1 2...Read More

Iowa City murder suspect found not guilty

Lang 4/29/26 A jury has found an Iowa City murder suspect not guilty. Defense attorneys had argued that Antavis M.W. Watson was acting in self-defense in the shooting death of 38-year-old Elijah Williams of Iowa City, and...Read More

Iowa City Fire Department responds to Slater Hall

Lang 4/29/26 The Iowa City Fire Department responded to Slater Hall on the University of Iowa campus Tuesday night. A Hawkalert was issued at about 7:30 p.m. for what was described as an “unknown problem” at the...Read More

City of West Liberty asking for public help to raise money for ambulance

Hunter 04/29/26 West Liberty’s fire department is asking for the public’s help in replacing a longtime ambulance that has been rendered unrepairable. FIre Chief Kirt Sickels said the department is now down to just one ambulance, which...Read More

Coralville woman pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud

Hunter 04/29/26 A Coralville woman has pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud after hiding proceeds from an annuity check from the nursing home where a patient was living, and from US Bankruptcy Court. KCRG TV reports a nursing...Read More

Arkansas man caught with stolen vehicle in North Liberty

Hunter 04/29/26 An Arkansas man was arrested last week after North Liberty Police were alerted that he was driving a stolen car. Officers were notified by Flock about a possible stolen vehicle coming into North Liberty the...Read More

ICCSD Board reassess borrowing plan

Hunter 04/29/27 The Iowa City Community School District Board is reconsidering a previously-planned $25 million borrowing plan after seeing improved revenues and lower costs that have eased short term cash flow concerns. The Daily Iowan reports at...Read More

Judge says items must stay at State Historical Society in Iowa City ahead of trial

Hunter 04/29/26 A judge presiding over lawsuits to block the closure of the State Historical Society’s Iowa City location has upheld a temporary injunction halting document removal until the cases are resolved. The Gazette reports Judge Andrew...Read More

Iowa legislature sends SNAP restriction and Ivermectin bill to Governor

Hunter 04/28/26 The Iowa Legislature has sent a bill to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk that puts restrictions on SNAP benefits, and focuses on nutrition and physical fitness at public schools. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the bill makes...Read More

Iowa legislature passes right to repair bill for farmers

Hunter 04/29/26 The Iowa House passed a “right to repair” bill that allows farmers to more easily work on their equipment. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the bill requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment to make parts, software, and...Read More

Iowa City man arrested for burglarizing convenience store

Hunter 04/28/26 An Iowa City man was arrested after an investigation determined he stole money from a convenience store. The crime was discovered the morning of August 10th, when the owners of Up In Smoke Liquor and...Read More

Dispute over spitting sunflower seeds leads to felony charges against Illinois man

Hunter 04/28/26 A confrontation over spitting of sunflower seeds has led to felony charges against an Illinois man soliciting at an intersection. The incident occurred Monday evening at 7:40. According to court documents, 38-year-old transient Chayanne Quiles...Read More

National News

Justice Department indicts ex-FBI Director James Comey for alleged threats against Pres. Trump

Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted, this time over a social media post that authorities say may have been interpreted as a threat toward President Donald Trump. The latest indictment underscores the controversy and...Read More

King Charles III meets with Pres. Trump at White House, stresses U.S.–U.K. unity in speech to Congress

King Charles III used a historic appearance before a joint session of Congress to highlight the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States, urging both nations to strengthen their partnership at a time of...Read More

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes revised congressional map targeting four Democratic seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a newly redrawn congressional map that could significantly boost Republican representation in the state, potentially adding up to four GOP-held seats if approved. The proposal now heads to the Republican-controlled state...Read More