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Feud over ICE fences in Cedar Rapids looks to the past
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (745+ words) Fences blocking protesters could go up by a building some say is historic Feb. 28, 2026 6:00 am CEDAR RAPIDS " A battle over plans to erect tall fences outside the southwest Cedar Rapids headquarters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement " a scene of frequent…...
Cedar Rapids Kennedy falls to Muscatine in 4A substate semifinal, but the future looks good
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (842+ words) But future looks bright for Cougars team that played three freshmen regularly this season and will return five key players Feb. 27, 2026 11:31 pm MUSCATINE - Celebrate what you accomplished The Cedar Rapids Kennedy boys basketball team was young, way young this season....
I.C. school board considering impact to classroom in proposed spending cuts
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1325+ words) Parents voice concerns about "mismanagement," suggest ideas for cuts Feb. 25, 2026 3:14 pm IOWA CITY " Echoing public sentiment, Iowa City school board members this week asked district officials to limit any reductions to staff who provide direct services to students in proposals…...
This historic bakery building in Iowa City is coming full circle with its newest tenant.
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (347+ words) Home bakers plan first brick-and-mortar in historic Union Bakery building Feb. 25, 2026 6:00 am IOWA CITY " A building on the Northside is coming full circle as an Iowa City couple plans to open the brick-and-mortar for their bakery. Bread Worthy Bakery, which…...
Proposal calls for 14-member board to lead Solid Waste Agency
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (677+ words) 14 members would be from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County and 1 small town Feb. 24, 2026 4:31 pm CEDAR RAPIDS " The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency would be governed by a 14-member, multi-jurisdictional board under a new proposal slated soon for review…...
Cedar Rapids schools to cut teachers, based on enrollment
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (826+ words) Washington High could lose 7 teachers, as families advocate for programs they love Feb. 24, 2026 4:21 pm CEDAR RAPIDS " Up to seven teachers could be cut from Washington High School under the Cedar Rapids school district's staffing model, leaving families and students to…...
Iowa State men's basketball aim to reinforce their No. 1 seed-worthy
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (406+ words) The Cyclones have scored 70 points or fewer in their 4 losses Feb. 23, 2026 6:05 pm What a difference several hours can make. The No. 4 Iowa State men's basketball team found out at around 12:30 p.m. central time that it would have been one of the…...
Curious Iowa: What happened to the University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders?
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1790+ words) Home / Curious Iowa The Hawkeye Marching Band once shared its halftime slot with the world's largest bagpipe band. What happened to the band? Feb. 23, 2026 6:00 am The Hawkeye Marching Band once shared its halftime time slot with the world's largest drum…...
Iowa vs. No. 24 Wisconsin men's basketball glance: Time/TV/game info (Feb. 22, 2026)
1+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) It's the first time since the 2019-20 season that Iowa plays three-straight ranked opponents. Feb. 21, 2026 7:00 am What: Iowa (18-7, 8-6 Big Ten) vs. No. 7 Nebraska (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten), men's basketball When/where: Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. CT at Kohl Center TV: FS1 (Jack Kizer, Nick Bahe)…...
Regent data eyes connection between test-optional admissions and grad rates
1+ week, 1+ day ago (862+ words) Feb. 21, 2026 6:00 am IOWA CITY " With enough years now passed to determine how " if at all " the Iowa Board of Regents" test-optional admissions change in 2020 has correlated with student success, new data reveals four-year graduation rates of those who didn"t…...