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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Washington County

Iowa Department of Agriculture news release DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 3, 2026) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case...Read More

Marion woman charged after reported assault at UIHC last year

Lang 3/4/26 A Linn County woman has been charged in connection with a reported assault at a University of Iowa Health Care facility last year. 25-year-old Dalexia Pledge of Marion was booked into the Johnson County Jail...Read More

Suspect reportedly leads Johnson County deputies on overnight high-speed chase through southeast Iowa City

Lang 3/4/26 A suspect is accused of leading Johnson County deputies on a high-speed overnight chase through southeast Iowa City. Arrest records indicate a deputy attempted to pull over a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee for failing to...Read More

Six Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten honors

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team had six players receive All-Big Ten recognition. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Big Ten Conference. Sophomore Ava Heiden was tabbed first-team all-conference by...Read More

Iowa City school board approves loan of up to $3 million to help meet payroll

Lang 3/4/26 The Iowa City school board has approved a loan of up to $3 million to help meet the district’s payroll. That vote came at Tuesday night’s board meeting, where members approved applying for a loan...Read More

KCJJ co-owner Janet Soboroff dies after 2-year battle with ALS

Lang 3/3/26 KCJJ co-owner Janet Fay Soboroff has died at the age of 77. Soboroff passed away at home Tuesday morning after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Soboroff was co-owner of KCJJ radio with her...Read More

6 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten recognition

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team had six players receive All-Big Ten recognition. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Big Ten Conference. Sophomore Ava Heiden was tabbed first-team...Read More

Iowa City man accused of assaulting and making threats against a protected party in no-contact order against him

Lang 3/3/26 An Iowa City man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening the protected party in a no-contact order against him. 32-year-old Zachary Washpun of Kountry Lane was booked into the Johnson County Jail just...Read More

Compeer fundraiser set for Pop’s BBQ on Wednesday

Lang 3/3/26 Compeer Johnson County is holding a fundraiser Wednesday at Pop’s BBQ in Iowa City. The Sound of Friendship fundraising drive will help continue Compeer’s mission to reduce loneliness and isolation for adults living with long...Read More

Prom ReRun begins this week; donate gently used prom and formal apparel

City of Iowa City news release Prom ReRun is a community-driven program that promotes sustainability and affordability by offering free donation and pickup opportunities for gently used formal apparel. By keeping quality clothing in circulation and out of...Read More

Transient with lengthy criminal history accused of overnight car burglary

Lang 3/3/26 A local transient with a lengthy criminal history is accused of an overnight car burglary. Iowa City Police say security video shows 42-year-old Brandy Fulton entering a 2014 Chevy Traverse parked in front of a...Read More

Republican U.S. Representatives join Democrats in calling for Whirlpool to reconsider Amana layoffs

Lang 3/3/26 Two Republican Congresswomen are joining Democrats in calling on the Whirlpool Corporation to reconsider announced layoffs at its Amana plant. Whirlpool announced last month that it planned to lay off almost 400 of the 1,500...Read More

Big Ten releases pre-seeding for men’s wrestling tournament

UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa – Seven University of Iowa wrestlers are seeded eighth or better in the pre-seeds for the 2026 Big Ten Championships, the league office announced Monday. The tournament is set for Saturday...Read More

National News

Father of Georgia school shooter guilty on second-degree murder, additional charges

A Barrow County jury has found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on 27 counts — including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children — for his role in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in...Read More

Kristi Noem faces bipartisan criticism over ICE, agency turmoil before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem endured sharp questioning Tuesday as she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since two fatal shootings during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis ignited national outrage. The hearing...Read More

Hegseth says Iran offensive is “laser-focused” and will not be “endless” as conflict intensifies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday defended the expanding U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, describing it as precise, mission-driven and necessary to counter Tehran’s missile capabilities and nuclear ambitions. Standing beside Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine at...Read More