Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for June 21, 2026
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Iowa football’s longevity isn’t just on the field. Just ask custodian Doug Kray
IOWA CITY — Doug Kray’s day begins well before the sun. In fact, some college students are just going to bed when he wakes up.
Iowa City Pride Parade and Festival draws thousands
Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Iowa City Saturday for the city’s annual Pride Parade and Festival.
Iowa City celebrates Juneteenth with focus on education, history
Music, food and dancing filled South District Market Friday as hundreds came together for Juneteenth.
Top administrators flee Iowa City school district amid financial crisis
Three of Iowa City schools top administrators are leaving the district this month and Superintendent Matt Degner is changing jobs, which the school board said is an opportunity for a
Emails show Chace Ramey among those told of ‘fundamental errors’ in accounting in 2024
Iowa City school’s director of financial reporting flagged “fundamental errors” in the district’s accounting to leaders than a year before the problems began to be uncovered by the school board.
U.S. Court of Appeals ends MercyOne fight against Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy plan
The U.S. Court of Appeals has delivered the final nail in the coffin for MercyOne’s attempt to invalidate the Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy plan that left it — and it alone — vulnerable to a lawsuit the f...
Civil War book highlights First Iowa’s hardships and heroism
Iowa City author Randee Fieselmann uses the diaries of First Iowa Infantry soldiers Eugene Ware and George Burmeister to explore the events leading up to the Civil War Battle of Wilson’s Creek in August 1861.
Miscanthus helps University of Iowa go coal free
IOWA CITY – On a windy spring day, three generations of the Telleen family harvested miscanthus on University of Iowa land on Iowa City’s west side.
Emails: ‘Fundamental errors’ in IC schools accounting flagged in 2024
Iowa City school’s director of financial reporting flagged “fundamental errors” in the district’s accounting to school leaders than a year before the problems began to be uncovered by the school
Iowa City schools new CFO Pat Moore ready for a challenge
Iowa City schools CFO Pat Moore said she had full knowledge of the financial crisis unfolding when she applied for the role, wanting to take her skills somewhere she could
Police: Iowa City man admitted stealing $33,000 pickup, driving to Davenport
Iowa City police said a man came to the police department to admit he stole a pickup truck Sunday that he drove to Davenport.
Dozens displaced after lightning strikes Iowa City apartments
A fire caused by a lightning strike Wednesday displaced 24 residents from an apartment building, according to an Iowa City Public Safety news release.
Iowa City high school athletics, other activities being supplemented with wrong fund
Iowa City high school athletics, other activities being supplemented with wrong fund
Iowa City parent asks state to take over district amid financial crisis
An Iowa City parent asked state officials to take over the Iowa City School District as it faces a financial crisis that has forced budget cuts and led to leadership departures.
Iowa City schools appearing before independent state financial oversight committee
Iowa City school leaders are appearing before an independent state financial oversight committee as the district navigates funding constraints after years of failing to track expenses and revenue.
Iowa City native’s book blends history, Italian Jewish food
Leah Eskin’s new book tells the story of Jewish cookbook author Edda Servi Machlin, who came of age in fascist Italy during World War II and later immigrated to the U.S. Eskin, an Iowa City native, will be...
Iowa City schools appearing before independent state financial oversight committee Tuesday
Iowa City school leaders are appearing before an independent state financial oversight committee Tuesday, June 9, as the district navigates funding constraints after years of failing to track expenses and re...
Iowa City Animal Services investigating cat bite incident
Iowa City Animal Services are investigating a cat bite incident that happened in late May.
Prep softball roundup: Pence tosses no-hitter on Hawkeyes' home diamond
IOWA CITY — Grace Pence is hoping to shine as a collegiate softball star starting next season when the Albia senior heads to Kirkwood Community College to pitch for the
County pursues historical materials from state
Since the closure of the Iowa City Research Center, the county is attempting to obtain historical materials relevant to Clinton County.
Iowa City man secures temporary release from ICE custody
José Yugar-Cruz, who is from Bolivia, was facing imminent deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He now has returned to the Catholic Worker House in Iowa City.
Iowa football’s Michael Myslinski receives approval for sixth year of eligibility
IOWA CITY — The Hawkeyes had some good news to share Friday afternoon, particularly for offensive line coach George Barnett.
Previewing Iowa football’s 2026 season: Northern Illinois
IOWA CITY — The game that could answer multiple questions for Iowa football’s 2026 season: the first one.