Iowa City moving on from developer picked for 21 S. Linn Street
Iowa City agrees to part way with development company it picked to redevelop a vacant lot in downtown Iowa City.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Back to the drawing board for 21 Linn Street
A proposal for a six-story, mixed-use building on the vacant lot at 21 S. Linn St. in downtown Iowa City has been canceled after the development team determi...
May 12, 2026Open source
Palo commission recommends new regulations for Google data center
The City of Palo’s Planning and Zoning Commission has voted to recommend a new ordinance outlining regulations for a Google data center -- but this agreeme...
May 12, 2026Open source
Freedom Festival Parade moving to Hiawatha
The new location will continue to bring Fourth of July activities to families across Linn County while showcasing all Hiawatha has to offer
May 9, 2026Open source
Linn County train crash raises questions about crossing safety and signage
The DOT says several factors determine what kind of warning devices are installed at a crossing, including traffic volume, roadway type, train frequency, cra...
May 7, 2026Open source
Cedar Rapids/Linn County waste agency leader to step down
Executive Director Karmin McShane’s departure comes ahead of possible overhaul to the agency’s larger governance model.
May 6, 2026Open source
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The land before time: American settlers completely remade Iowa, transforming it for better and for worse
"America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again."
Jun 12, 2026Open source
More storms possible Thursday afternoon in Eastern Iowa
Storms that began Thursday morning will likely last into the afternoon, according to the Quad Cities National Weather Service Forecast office.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Asbury to regulate electric scooters, similar devices
ASBURY, Iowa — Electric scooters and similar devices will likely be banned from several Asbury streets in the near future.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
The Office of Outdoor Recreation will work closely with the lowa Tourism Office and Iowa Department of Natu...
The Office of Outdoor Recreation will work closely with the lowa Tourism Office and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Randy Feenstra’s loss, Zach Lahn’s win is Iowa GOP’s gain
The election for governor will be a dogfight. That’s undeniable. But make no mistake: last Tuesday’s primary delivered a boost that Iowa Republicans desp...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Iowans eligible for MLB’s Field of Dreams ticket lottery
MLB opened registration for the Field of Dreams ticket lottery on Thursday, which is exclusively available to Iowa residents through June 11.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Train derailment in Iowa: Teen dead and father severely injured after semi collides with train
A 14-year-old is dead after a semi-truck collided with a train on Iowa Highway 21 near Old 6 Road. Stay with Local 5 for the latest details.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
The Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain. Iowa is
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Josh Turek wins nomination for Senate seat, setting up showdown with Ashley Hinson
State Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs won the Democratic nomination for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahls of Coralville...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
MAHA-Backed Farmer Zach Lahn Upsets Trump-Endorsed Randy Feenstra In Iowa Primary
A relatively unknown farmer who openly touted his ties to the Make America Healthy Again movement upset President Donald Trump
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts to be sentenced Friday before likely deportation
Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, is set to learn Friday how long he will be in prison for falsely claiming to be a U...
May 29, 2026Open source
Galena grad dedicated to inclusivity, speaking up for others
GALENA, Ill. — Growing up, Lesley Joselyn Garcia was scared to speak in English while learning it as a second language.
May 15, 2026Open source
Big days for Lewis Central's Hoss, Lobaugh as multi-event auto qualifiers in 4A district meet
Big days were had by Lewis Central’s Madelyn Hoss, Carter Lobaugh and Delayna Reese as each qualified for state track and field in at least one event Thurs...
May 15, 2026Open source
Driver flown to Iowa City hospital after thrown from truck in Waterloo crash
Ambulance crews and firefighters were in the area returning from a call when the crash occurred and were on the scene almost immediately.
May 12, 2026Open source
Trump mostly failing in quest for power over elections as midterms approach
Trump’s quest to exercise authority over elections and impose sweeping restrictions on voters has proved largely unsuccessful.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lance Ehmcke resigns from Sioux City school board due to health
Lance Ehmcke has resigned from the Sioux City school board due to health concerns effective immediately.
May 12, 2026Open source
Few showers or storms Tuesday, more warm days ahead
Temperatures will soon resemble summer more than the frosty threats we’ve seen lately.
May 11, 2026Open source
Sunday house fire in Johnston likely 'total loss'
A fire substantially damaged a Johnston home on Sunday. This is what the fire chief told Local 5:
May 11, 2026Open source
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Ely is in Linn County, Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa City cleaning flooded basements, downed branches after storms
Crews for Cedar Rapids worked through the night Friday to investigate the cause of water in basements in the NewBo and Czech Village districts — bringing i...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn picks state lawmaker as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Robert Rotter achieves his goal: U.S. marshal
Robert Rotter woke up last Tuesday as the Iowa County sheriff but went to bed that night as the new U.S. Marshal of the Northern District of Iowa. He was con...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Brief tornado confirmed in eastern Iowa on Thursday
The National Weather Service has identified a brief, weak tornado from thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Iowa nursing home added to federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities
A northeast Iowa nursing home repeatedly cited for medication errors has been added to the federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Salinas’ Jensen back with Cubs Triple A affiliate
Salinas High graduate Ryan Jensen is pitching this summer for the Chicago Cubs Triple A team in Iowa
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Game against Joplin Jailbirds a homecoming for Weller
This week’s two-game MINK League series pitting the Joplin Jailbirds against the visiting Carroll (Iowa) Merchants was not just a matchup of two of the lea...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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