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Iowa City rallies as UI professor challenges canceled citizenship oath

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (579+ words) After more than 25 years living in Iowa City, Dr. Sunday Goshit believed he was close to becoming an official U.S. citizen, until the federal government abruptly canceled his and his wife's naturalization oath ceremony without explanation. Sunday Goshit and his wife,…...

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Top 10 Iowa City-area girls soccer players to watch in 2026 season

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (99+ words) The 2026 Iowa high school girls soccer season begins this week and there's no shortage of talent in the Iowa City area. To celebrate the new IGHSAU season, here are the top 10 girls soccer players to ... Top 10 Iowa City-area girls soccer…...

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Top 10 Iowa City-area boys soccer players to watch in 2026 season

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (103+ words) The 2026 Iowa high school boys soccer season is underway, and some of the state's best talent is right here in the Iowa City area. Here are the top 10 players to watch from all six Iowa City area ... Top 10 Iowa City-area…...

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10 Iowa City-area Iowa high school track and field stars to watch in 2026

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (105+ words) An Iowa State volleyball recruit, Naeve placed third at state (15.09) in the 100 hurdles in Class 2A. Schlemme won a long jump state title in 3A in 2024. He placed 12th in the same event at the Drake ... 10 Iowa City-area Iowa high school track and…...

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Iowa City CSD approves $7.5M in budget cuts. What you should know

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (569+ words) After months of debate, the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted to trim $7.5 million from its annual budget, a plan that includes staff reductions, cuts to administrative pay and general operations. The board has spent the first…...

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Discover Iowa City's 2026 festival season with music, movies and more

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (250+ words) From jazz to movies, Iowa City's festival season is shortly approaching, here is your complete guide to summer festivals ... Discover Iowa City's 2026 festival season with music, movies and more The upcoming spring equinox marks the start of spring, which means…...

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Iowa City CSD delays vote on $7.5M budget cuts, seeks more review time

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (685+ words) The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors has tabled $7.5 million in recommended budget cuts, citing a need for more time for review. The motion to table the Fiscal Year 2027 budget cuts passed in a 4-3 vote at the regular…...

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Iowa City to join 3rd nationwide 'No Kings' protest. What to know

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (448+ words) Iowa City residents are expected to join another nationwide day of protest against President Donald Trump, declaring "No Kings." The local demonstration is scheduled for 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 28, along Iowa Avenue near the Pentacrest. The event will bring the community…...

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Bronze bison to stampede into Iowa City on Smithsonian tour

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (618+ words) The American bison played a key role in the early years of Iowa's settlement. A little-known fact is that the U.S. had a "National Mammal" for years before the Bald Eagle. In 2016, Congress passed the National Bison Legacy Act, which formally…...

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8 Iowa City spots we wish earned a spot on USA TODAY's 'best of' list

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (581+ words) Iowa's dining and drinking scene has earned uncommon national attention in the last few years, with eight restaurants and bars landing on USA TODAY's prestigious year-end lists. The honors in Iowa City include The Webster on USA TODAY's Restaurants of…...