News

Government

The U.S. Capitol Building is pictured in Washington, February 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Iowa senator under fire for change-of-heart on fuel tax increase
Mike Wiser, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

DES MOINES — The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee took a swipe at an Iowa state senator Monday for her change-of-heart on a statewide ...

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Democrat thanks GOP governor for seeking pay hike party leader attacked
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman says Branstad 'out of touch'
Iowa Executive Council approves health plan for state police officers
Treasurer concerned over disparate insurance costs for state employees
Iowa Legislature health care negotiators hopeful of compromise
'Nobody's going to get their way totally'
New Bret Sunner Memorial Park to remain near Police Department
Former park gave way to city amphitheater project
Legislators optimistic about federal farm bill
Some lawmakers concerned over proposed food stamp cuts

Public Safety

Iowa City High School on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Iowa City.(Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Five juveniles arrested in fight at Iowa City High
Hayley Bruce

Five juveniles were arrested following a fight at City High School in Iowa City early Monday morning.According to a press release from the ...

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Iowa City man accused of having 10 pounds of marijuana, $20,000 in safe
Scales, paraphernalia also found in man's home
Iowa City stores popular spot for teens to buy synthetic drugs
Carloads of buyers showing up from across Eastern Iowa
Bruce Vander Sanden takes top post at Sixth District correctional department
Vander Sanden has 24 years experience with the agency
Iowa City’s La James beauty school accused of violating sanitation, licensing laws
Owner responds to allegations
State drops charges against 16-year-old in Cedar Rapids robbery case
Assistant Linn County Attorney said further investigation was needed

Education

Iowa City High School on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Iowa City.(Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Five juveniles arrested in fight at Iowa City High
Hayley Bruce

Five juveniles were arrested following a fight at City High School in Iowa City early Monday morning.According to a press release from the ...

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Ben Allen reflects on UNI presidency, budget cuts last year
Allen departs the job May 24; William Ruud of Shippensburg University to take over
Board approves Kline as new Kennedy principal
Hire to become official July 1; Kline to replace retiring Wilcynski
Cedar Rapids school board may double physical plant levy to improve facilities
Extra money would fund current, proactive maintenance needs
UI business school, athletics will benefit from $5 million Tippie gift
Donation part of fundraising campaign
Kirkwood board approves 5.3 percent tuition increase
Trustees anticipating decline in enrollment

Flood Recovery

This is a rendering of the city’s new parking ramp plus skywalk over First Avenue East that will connect the ramp to the city’s DoubleTree by Hilton at the U.S. Cellular Center complex, which will consist of the hotel and arena, both under renovation, and the new convention center, under construction next door. Construction on the ramp is expected to start this summer and be completed in the spring of 2013.
Skywalk construction to close First Avenue East downtown
Rick Smith

First Avenue East in downtown Cedar Rapids will close for about five days to allow a new skywalk to be put in place ...

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Cedar Rapids again secures top bond rating, but with negative outlook
Only two dozen similar-sized cities in nation share top Moody's rating
Cedar Rapids not entitled to disaster funds for loss of hydro plant at 5-in-1 bridge
Inspector General report indicates FEMA shouldn't pay for repairs to plant from 2008 flood
Cedar Rapids seeks new development proposals for A&W property on Ellis Boulevard
Previous developer missed deadline to provide funding for project
UI appeal to FEMA for $30 million in tunnel mitigation denied
Officials will now look at other ways to protect the tunnels in the event of future flooding
New flood berm coming to Cedar Rapids’ Sun Valley neighborhood
Latest round of flooding prompts council to approve million project; could cost up to $1 million

Video

Open-air reading of 'War and Peace'
Open-air reading marks 200th anniversary of the War of 1812
Karuna Ang

At 9 a.m. sharp, Dr. Sean O'Harrow, director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art, started the open-air reading of Tolstoy's 'War ...

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Shelter promotes animal adoption with summer specials
The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is having a "Heat Wave Special" for the month of August
Pink Heals Tour rolls into Cedar Rapids
Pink fire trucks visited the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Monday in support of women with cancer
Community gathered for fast-breaking meal [VIDEO] 6
Nerf War in Thomas Park [PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO]
Johnson County Fair [PHOTO GALLERY]

Photo Galleries

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

Pigman triathlon

Pigman triathlon

Anamosa Hill Climb

Anamosa Hill Climb

Downtown market

Downtown market

Uptown Friday Nights

Uptown Friday Nights