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Self-described Hell’s Angel accused of trying to extort money from Iowa City resident

Lang 2/20/26 A self-described member of the Hell’s Angels is accused of trying to extort thousands of dollars from a victim in Iowa City. 58-year-old Wayne Miller of New Haven, Connecticut was booked into the Johnson County...Read More

Convicted public masturbator charged with robbery given 30-day jail sentence

Lang 2/20/26 A convicted public masturbator charged with robbery late last year has been given a 30-day sentence in a plea deal. 30-year-old Lamon Lewis…who lists his address as Shelter House… was initially charged with 2nd Degree...Read More

Johnson County adds additional community forum for new strategic plan

Johnson County news release Johnson County, Iowa – The Board of Supervisors invites residents, businesses and community organizations to provide input for the next Johnson County strategic plan by attending the following in-person community forum: Thursday, Feb. 26,...Read More

Iowa City begins process of revitalizing Sycamore Mall

Lang 2/20/26 The City of Iowa City has begun the process of revitalizing the area including and around Sycamore Mall. Earlier this week, the city council approved an Urban Renewal Area for the block, which sits between...Read More

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

National News

Former Prince Andrew released “under investigation” following arrest over Epstein ties

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III, has been released by British police after his arrest on Thursday for suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was released “under...Read More

Details of those involved in California avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed 8 on skiing expedition

A backcountry ski trip in California’s Sierra Nevada turned tragic Tuesday when an avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed eight people and left a ninth missing and presumed dead. Several of the victims were parents connected to Sugar...Read More

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