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Multiple agencies respond to field fire in Washington County

Lang 2/19/26 Multiple agencies responded to a field fire in Washington County Thursday afternoon. Dispatch records show firefighters from Riverside, Lone Tree, Hills, Kalona, Ainsworth, and Washington were joined by Washington County Ambulance in responding to a...Read More

Changes coming to UI campus key request process

UI Campus Safety news release Thursday, February 19, 2026 Security Engineering Services Security Engineering Services (SES) is transitioning to an automated process for campus key requests. This update uses the university’s existing workflow system and is designed...Read More

Johnson County Public Health reaffirms support for the American Academy of Pediatrics childhood vaccination schedule

Lang 2/19/26 The Johnson County Board of Health has released a statement indicating it nis reaffirming its support for the childhood immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The news release says the schedule...Read More

State lawmakers propose cutting per diem to shorten legislative session

Hunter 02/19/26 Two proposals aimed at making Iowa legislative sessions more efficient are advancing through the Capitol. The Gazette reports one bill would cut in half the number of days state lawmakers are reimbursed for housing and...Read More

Iowa City man charged after altercation

Hunter 02/19/26 An Iowa City man was arrested Wednesday night after officers were called regarding a trespass issue. Police responded to the 1900 block of Broadway Street and were advised that the incident was believed to have...Read More

Large rural fire burns 500 acres in Johnson County

Hunter 02/19/26 A large fire producing clouds of black smoke and poor visibility burned about 500 acres of Johnson County farmland Wednesday afternoon. The fire occurred south of US218 on Ivy Road SW, and caused law enforcement...Read More

Former Iowa First Lady Billie Lee Ray passes away

Hunter 02/19/26 Former Iowa First Lady Billie Lee Ray has passed away. Her death was announced Wednesday by Drake University, where she and former governor Robert Ray founded their Center. Drake University President Marty Martin wrote: “It...Read More

UI Athletic Department addresses post game altercation between fan and Nebraska coach

Hunter 02/19/26 Following Tuesday’s Hawkeye men’s basketball team’s win over Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena and the ensuing crowd swarm over the court, a fan got in Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg’s face with a cellphone and tried...Read More

Iowa City Senior Center Commission seeking applicants

City release 02/19/26 The City of Iowa City is seeking applications from Johnson County residents living outside of Iowa City limits to serve as an at-large member on the Iowa City Senior Center (ICSC) Commission. The Senior...Read More

Heartlanders roll Thunder, 6-3, for third straight win

Iowa Heartlanders news release Coralville, Iowa — The Iowa Heartlanders scored in every period and muscled the Wichita Thunder, 6-3, Wednesday at Xtream Arena. The Heartlanders have won three straight games. Iowa pulled away with three goals in...Read More

Dry weather leads to multiple area vegetation fires

Lang 2/18/26 The recent dry conditions have led to multiple field fires around the area. Johnson County dispatch records show various agencies responded to fires on Tuesday on the 5100 Block of Rapid Creek Rd NE north...Read More

Iowa City woman who left accident charged with OWI

Hunter 02/18/26 An Iowa City woman who left an accident on foot was charged with OWI. According to court documents, 29-year-old Doreen Bwayo of Bittersweet Court was involved in an accident on Heinz Road at 12:45am Wednesday. ...Read More

Area transient wanted for stealing a car found with drugs upon arrest

Hunter 02/18/26 An area transient was arrested Tuesday night on a car theft warrant. The incident occurred on the 1400 block of Boyrum Street just before 6:15pm on January 19th. According to court documents, 42-year-old Ashley Lyon...Read More

National News

Billionaire and former Epstein associate Les Wexner deposed by House Oversight Committee

Billionaire retail executive Les Wexner appeared for a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, answering questions about his decades-long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The session, led by the House Oversight Committee, follows the...Read More

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom to testify in a closely watched case that could reshape how courts view social media companies’ responsibility for young users’ well-being. The trial, unfolding in Los Angeles...Read More

Tributes pour in for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones....Read More