A Johnson County district judge Friday ordered the state to stop removing historic material from the 168-year-old State Historical Society’s Iowa City research facility that it unexpectedly decided to close without warning or public discussion.
Articles Tagged: Iowa City
Business News Oct. 24, 2025 7:11 am22d ago
Acquisition of Iowa City-based MidWestOne Financial Group by Wisconsin-based Nicolet Bankshares would create one of the largest community banks in Upper Midwest. The proposed merger is expected to close in mid-2026.
People & Places Oct. 23, 2025 3:36 pm22d ago
This season, after 14 years of growth, an annual female-led home haunt returns to Iowa City with old favorites and a few new surprises under an official name: Zombabes & Co. Fear Factory.
Local Government Oct. 23, 2025 7:22 am23d ago
The Sanxay-Gilmore house, believed to be one of Iowa City’s oldest residences, will be historically preserved following a deal between the city and the Iowa Board of Regents.
Arts & Entertainment Oct. 22, 2025 11:08 am23d ago
The idiosyncratic Mike Silverman will showcase his quirky tunes at Gabe's Saturday, Oct. 25, on his Moon Loops 5D Tour.
Arts & Entertainment Oct. 22, 2025 11:11 am23d ago
The Tony-winning comedy is primarily set in a classroom at a progressive private school in Berkeley. A group of reasonable people, who normally agree on everything, find that they have very different takes on how to handle a significant health issue.
Photos and Videos Oct. 21, 2025 2:53 pm24d ago
Battling invasive species at Shimek Ravine in Iowa City.
Crime & Courts Oct. 22, 2025 7:49 am24d ago
Two people have been arrested in relation to a shots fired call that Iowa City Police responded to in September.
Public Space One
Art Oct. 21, 2025 9:13 am25d ago
This fall, Public Space One will present a new multi-site installation art project, “Iowa Art Field,” directed by Nicholas Cladis, curated by Cladis and Sugimoto Hiroshi, and in partnership with the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. The project will be on display Oct. 30 to Nov. 8.
Summer of the Arts
Arts & Entertainment Oct. 27, 2025 3:08 pm18d ago
Summer of the Arts is bringing the boogie back to town with its second annual Disco Ball, a funky fundraiser celebrating the community and supporting free arts programming throughout the year on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Crime & Courts Oct. 21, 2025 7:18 am25d ago
A federal courtroom in Davenport overflowed Monday afternoon as community members gathered to show support of Jorge Gonzalez Ochoa, a Colombian immigrant who was publicly arrested last month by plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Iowa City.
Theater Oct. 20, 2025 7:19 am26d ago
After a year of evolution in programming, The Englert Theatre has announced a shift in leadership.
Arts & Entertainment Oct. 19, 2025 5:30 am27d ago
It takes considerable confidence to be a comedian. It takes guts to stand up in front of an audience to deliver personal material, and it helps if a humorist can be a fearless competitor, which describes Kelsey Cook.
HER Oct. 19, 2025 5:00 am27d ago
Featuring Eastern Iowa women who have experienced powerful paths of achievement for themselves, their families and their communities.
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HER Oct. 19, 2025 5:00 am27d ago
The world of craft beer has exploded in the last decade, but the industry has largely been populated by men. Ophelia Flores may not be the first woman to brew, but she is determined to make sure she is not the last.

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