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Bailey Cichon
I write for Curious Iowa, a Gazette series that answers readers’ questions about our state and how it works. I produce news and feature videos and the On Iowa Politics podcast. Wisconsinite turned Iowan and Hawkeye. When I’m not at The Gazette, I can be found tending my garden, playing piano, crocheting or juggling.
Tips are welcome: bailey.cichon@thegazette.com.
Latest Articles by Bailey Cichon
Arts & Entertainment Feb. 12, 2025 11:01 am218d ago
Klazik won the inaugural Iowa Music Award award recognizing adult contemporary hip-hop artists
Curious Iowa Feb. 10, 2025 8:50 am220d ago
The museum originated with members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids in the 1990s.
On Iowa Politics Feb. 7, 2025 4:04 pm222d ago
This week on the podcast: Cedar Rapids casino update, the pesticide tort reform bill is back and Iowa House Republicans’ higher education committee is in full swing
Curious Iowa Feb. 3, 2025 7:35 am227d ago
Freezing water expands, causing pipes to burst
On Iowa Politics Jan. 30, 2025 6:50 pm230d ago
This recap of the week in Iowa politics includes the special election to fill a vacant Iowa Senate seat, immigration, ticket bots and a casino moratorium.
Arts & Entertainment Jan. 30, 2025 8:13 am231d ago
R&B artist Daniel Luckett, aka Entre Luche, is a Recording Academy member for the Grammy Awards.
Outdoors Jan. 27, 2025 7:50 am234d ago
The 100th anniversary of pheasant hunting in Iowa will be celebrated next month. The event will feature a keynote address from author, ourdoorsman and chef Hank Shaw, who will speak about pheasant hunting traditions in Iowa and habitat conservation.
Curious Iowa Jan. 27, 2025 8:08 am234d ago
In this week’s installment of Curious Iowa, The Gazette answers a question about the work of county public health departments, which touch the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.
On Iowa Politics Jan. 23, 2025 6:32 pm237d ago
This week on the podcast, we talk about 2024 fundraising numbers for Iowa politicians and the upcoming special election for the Iowa Legislature. Plus, get your weekly dose of Iowa Legislature updates.
Curious Iowa Jan. 20, 2025 2:04 pm240d ago
The Very Long Baseline Array, or VLBA, studies black holes, among other things, in incredible detail.
On Iowa Politics Jan. 9, 2025 5:42 pm251d ago
On the podcast this week, we preview the legislative session and talk about Rita Hart being re-elected as Iowa Democrats’ state leader.
Arts & Entertainment Jan. 9, 2025 10:22 am252d ago
Sound engineer Cole “PillowHead” Gaffney eyes Grammy award for Best Spoken Word Album
Curious Iowa Jan. 6, 2025 9:15 am255d ago
And how do you track bills throughout the legislative session?
Curious Iowa Dec. 30, 2024 5:30 am262d ago
What were readers’ favorite questions answered in 2024?
Curious Iowa Dec. 23, 2024 5:30 am269d ago
Known for its gymnastics competitions and mass calisthenics displays, the Czech-born organization has promoted athletics and cultural programming since 1862.