Articles Tagged: Iowa City

A Davenport man, who was just released from a federal prison for robbing two Iowa City banks in 2014, is now charged for the third time with robbing Hills Bank and Trust in Iowa City last week.

The Iowa City school district this month is launching a survey to students, families and staff in an effort to “optimize the budget,” measure the effectiveness of current programs and initiatives, and identify key priorities.

A cafe is closing in Iowa City after a decade in business.

Countering a bill the Iowa Department of Administrative Services prefiled in December to eliminate the mandate in Iowa Code that it maintain a historical resource center in Iowa City, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers Tuesday introduced a measure to ensure historical centers remain staffed and open in both Des Moines and Iowa City.

Annie’s Vietnamese Sandwiches Shop, opened Sept. 2, brings to life a menu focused on the bánh mì — a classic sandwich that marries Vietnamese meats and fresh vegetables with influence from the southeast Asian country’s past under French colonialism.

Jorge Gonzalez Ochoa, the man who was publicly arrested by plainclothes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Iowa City in September, is back with his family after spending months in federal custody, following a judge’s ruling that ICE did not have the authority to detain him.

A deal the State of Iowa reached with the University of Iowa last month to maintain public access to historical society documents in Iowa City — as required by Iowa Code — is only in place for six months, if not fewer, helping the state to comply with Iowa law just long enough to change it.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, North Linn schools has named its next superintendent.

Hatis Noit, who will perform Tuesday, Jan 20 at the Englert Theatre, layers her vocals and presents deep, baroque songs.

Leader of Iowa City schools Matt Degner is being recognized as the national 2025 Superintendent of the Year by K-12 Dive for his focus on innovative academic programs at a time of increasing competition for students.

At Aaron Moseley and Laura Kerr’s Iowa City home, dozens of ceramic mugs serve as snapshots of the life they’ve shared together.

With nearly 40 years under their belt, the Colorado-based band has proven their staying power with a steady stream of albums, a touring schedule that now numbers more than 1,000 shows and a timeless sound that mixes rock with shadings of soul, blues and country.

Iowa City’s five-year deer management plan calls for a target population of 25 deer per square mile, but a drone survey showed in one part of the city, there are nearly 100 deer per square mile. Here’s how the city is planning to address the issue.

Council members voted 4-3 in favor of Teague’s re-election as mayor. In Iowa City, the mayor is elected by council members every two years.

The Grammy Award-winning artist will perform Friday, Jan. 16 at the Englert.