University of Northern Iowa expands in-state tuition to neighboring Midwest states

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The University of Northern Iowa is expanding access to affordable higher education across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six states that border Iowa, beginning this fall. The new “ …

University of Iowa wins $49.4 million in faulty windows case

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa has been awarded $49.4 million in damages following an arbitration panel's decision in a dispute over a defective window system at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The claim …

Iowa City move-out season: garbage and recycling guidelines

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ahead of 'move-out' season, when college students leases are up and generally many students move residences throughout town, the City of Iowa City is reminding people of the recycling and garbage programs it offers. The city …

Iowa City hosts community repair event to promote sustainability and self-repair skills

IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other local agencies to host a community repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE. Attendees are encouraged …

Fourth of July festivities light up eastern Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Eastern Iowa was alive with celebration over the Fourth of July weekend, featuring a variety of events including fireworks displays, fairs, parades, and baseball games. Mike Ritchart, a Cedar Rapids resident, shared his experience of …

Kim Reynolds thanks farmers as sweet corn season begins in Iowa

Lobster Biscuits & Gravy, Deep Fried Banana S’mores and more: Iowa State Fair announces 67 new foods for 2025 fair

DECADE, SO GET USED TO THOSE CHANGES. THE IOWA STATE FAIR IS NOW LESS THAN 50 DAYS AWAY, AND THE ORGANIZERS SAY THEY JUST ANNOUNCED THE CHARACTERS WHO ARE GOING TO JOIN THE ICONIC BUTTER COW IN THE AG BUILDINGS COOLERS. SCULPTOR SARAH PRATT AND TWO …

Addie Deal is embracing lofty Iowa women's basketball expectations

Top-25 recruit Addie Deal has relocated to Iowa City and is enthusiastic about joining the Iowa women's basketball team. Deal, expected to be a program centerpiece, embraces the high expectations surrounding her arrival. Iowa's veteran players are …

State considers hiring private firm to manage health services in Iowa prisons

State officials are considering paying a private company to provide health care services in Iowa prisons. The agency has been facing staffing shortages, but a top administrator in the Iowa Department of Corrections said no final decisions have been made. …

One question, one answer and Addie Deal remained ‘on board’ with Iowa

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — One question, and one answer, was all it took for Addie Deal to reaffirm a commitment. The date was May 13, 2024, when Lisa Bluder announced her …