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Latest skills report shows employers have difficulty finding qualified workers with good qualities

Hunter 04/01/26 Kirkwood Community College has released its “Skills report” for the region, and finds that employers who participated report difficulty in finding skilled workers. The Gazette reports Kirkwood has done a skills survey of employers across...Read More

Area transient arrested after reportedly being caught with several bags of meth

Hunter 04/01/26 An area transient was arrested early Tuesday after he was allegedly observed with several bags of methamphetamine. Police say 43-year-old Derrill Jones standing behind a trash compactor at the Waterfront Hyvee just after 12:30am, handling...Read More

Burlington man arrested after allegedly assaulting police officer

Hunter 04/01/26 A Burlington man was arrested Monday afternoon after a trespass incident at a downtown Iowa City establishment. The incident occurred at Scout’s Honor on East Iowa Avenue. Police were dispatched to a trespass there and...Read More

Area transient arrested after two assault incidents

Hunter 03/31/26 An area transient faces jail time after a random assault at an Iowa City bus stop and near Shelter House. Police say 38-year-old Todd Brodie was at the stop near Boyrum Street at Olympic Court...Read More

Gas leak contained on UI Campus

Hunter 03/31/26 A gas leak on the University of Iowa campus Monday afternoon caused a building evacuation. The Daily Iowan reports students and staff received a Hawk Alert at 5:02 p.m. to avoid the area surrounding the...Read More

Sunday Morning Disturbance in Cedar Rapids Results in Multiple Arrests

Edited release 03/31/26 Cedar Rapids police officers responded to a large bar fight in the 400 block of 2nd Ave SE around 1:30am Sunday. As officers attempted to break up the fight inside, many patrons continued fighting outside....Read More

Iowa City Area Community Grant Application open throughout April

Edited release 03/31/26 Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 in the Iowa City area are encouraged to apply for grant funding from Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville...Read More

Regional Housing Markets See Strong Home Price Appreciation in 2025

Edited release 03/31/26 The 2025 4th quarter Housing Price Index report has been published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and shows home price increases throughout Iowa’s regional market. According to the report, the Quad Cities showed...Read More

Two University of Iowa women’s basketball players enter transfer portal

Hunter 03/31/26 Two members of the University of Iowa women’s basketball team have announced they’re entering the transfer portal. Multiple sources say guards Addie Deal and Callie Levin have announced their decision. Deal posted on social media,...Read More

Cedar Rapids Fire and Mutual Aid Departments Respond to Large Grass and Timber Fire

City release (edited) 03/31/26 Cedar Rapids Firefighters responded to a grass fire reported in the 900 block of 44th St SE at approximately 5:00pm Monday. The fire grew quickly and moved north and east into an area...Read More

Lone Tree and Highland schools to combine football programs

Hunter 03/31/26 A school that didn’t field a football team and another that canceled its season after two games over concerns for player safety are combining their programs this fall. KCRG TV reports Lone Tree and Highland...Read More

North Liberty traffic project begins Wednesday

Edited release 03/31/26 Starting Wednesday, Jasper Avenue in North Liberty will be closed north of Diamond Avenue. This closure is necessary to construct improvements to Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue as part of a large joint project...Read More

Ferentz Announces Coaching Staff Updates at University of Iowa football

Edited release 03/31/26 University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to his coaching staff on Monday. Jay Norvell transitions to running backs coach after Omar Young departed for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders...Read More

National News

Gas prices surge past $4 as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply

Gasoline prices across the United States climbed above $4 per gallon on Tuesday for the first time in nearly four years, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and major disruptions to global oil supply. According...Read More

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit U.S., despite calls to cancel amid Iran conflict

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Washington, D.C., from April 27 to 30 for an official state visit, marking a major moment in U.S.-U.K. relations as America approaches its 250th anniversary of...Read More

President Trump considering seizing Iranian oil hub, issues warnings as tensions escalate

President Trump signaled he is considering a dramatic escalation in the conflict with Iran, including the possibility of taking control of the country’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island. In remarks to the Financial Times, Trump said,...Read More