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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Woodbury County court report for May 11, 2026
Sioux City police officer Shawn Robinson talks about the department's drone unit.
May 11, 2026Open source
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom council begins planning for required civics courses
The advisory council for the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom discussed the implementation of a civics course mandate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Central Iowa Water Works issues second-ever lawn watering ban
The water utility issued the ban less than two weeks after encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50%.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, 85, dies following battle with cancer
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, had announced earlier in 2026 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa to outsource IT operations, move state data to cloud
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will move state data and systems to Amazon Web Services and outsource IT operations to Cognizant Government Solutions, affec...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa state senator Julian Garrett, of Indianola, dies at 85
Republican legislator Julian Garrett, who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
As moratorium nears, University of Iowa eyes $200M in new, modernized facilities
The University of Iowa — including its athletics and health care operations — will be asking for Board of Regents permission next week to begin planning,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State approves road and bridge improvements in eastern Iowa
About $3.9 billion is budgeted toward road and bridge improvements over five years.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa issues guidance on New World Screwworm protection for animals
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released guidance on protecting animals after the emergence of New World Screwworm fly in the sou...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa 9 bridge project reaches critical phase with span installation
The River channel closure is planned June 12th as the pre-assembled section is lowered into place.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
4-star receiver recruit Lawrence Britt says Iowa's offensive style a selling point
Britt, who is being recruited by a 2027 QB commit, told the Quad-City Times that Iowa has made a late push for him. He
Jun 9, 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
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Tuesday due to extreme heat Extreme heat is expected across Iowa on Jun...
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Tuesday due to extreme heat Extreme heat is expected across Iowa on June 9, with heat indexes reaching up to 105 degrees....
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom council begins planning for required civics courses
The advisory council for the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom discussed the implementation of a civics course mandate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Central Iowa Water Works issues second-ever lawn watering ban
The water utility issued the ban less than two weeks after encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50%.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, 85, dies following battle with cancer
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, had announced earlier in 2026 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa to outsource IT operations, move state data to cloud
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will move state data and systems to Amazon Web Services and outsource IT operations to Cognizant Government Solutions, affec...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa state senator Julian Garrett, of Indianola, dies at 85
Republican legislator Julian Garrett, who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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