Bailey Cichon

Iowa law dictates that schools can’t start their school year before Aug. 23. This wasn’t always the case.

A passerby noticed smoke and flames coming from the 112-year-old southeast Cedar Rapids restaurant’s roof around 5:15 a.m., and called 911. It was Iowa’s oldest supper club, opening in 1912.

Planting native plants rebuilds natural habitat, supports wildlife

“T1 All Stars” releases June 28

Many streams may crest later this week as flooding seeps their way

Also, metro cities lobby for more Tower Terrace Road funding

Gardeners are rebuilding Iowa’s prairie in backyard gardens

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Nutrition services departments carrying more unpaid meal debt since federal waivers for school breakfast, lunch expired

A UI associate professor and Iowa City small farm owner explain the principle and its place in Iowa.

The Hall family has enjoyed being together this year and spending time with one another, especially after four family members — Ashley, James, Vonnie and Evan — were diagnosed with different health issues within the span of a few months in late 2021.

Winter Ball Fashion Show brings glam

Coral Ridge Mall, a 24-year-old retail center near Interstate 80 in Coralville, welcomed new clothing stores and a candy shop this fall. Planet Fitness is under construction and expected to open in January.

Benton County’s sheriff says the solutions are a ‘good resolution’, but dog owners still want ordinance overturned.

The notices come after weeks of uncertainty for the residents and dog owners and no contact with the city