With Election Day fast approaching, The Gazette asked candidates to complete a questionnaire about their priorities if elected. Here’s what they had to say about how they would address affordable housing needs in Iowa City.
After nearly 200 years, Baker & Taylor — the largest single supplier of content to American libraries — would be ceasing its operations. The news quickly ricocheted through literary circles in Iowa and beyond, leaving many wondering what’s next for libraries left behind.
Folk/Americana band The Wildwoods will perform at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon this Sunday.
In-person absentee voting — sometimes called “early voting” — begins Wednesday in both Linn and Johnson counties and will run through Monday, Nov. 3. Ballots will include a host of city and school elections across the area, as well as multiple bond issues.
Iowa City is moving toward a goal of full electrification of its city vehicles, leading the way among municipalities across Iowa. Last week, it unveiled an electric Iowa City Police patrol vehicle, thought to be the first fully electric vehicle being used by law enforcement for patrol in Iowa.
The Iowa City Council on Tuesday approved $927,000 for the purchase of three town homes in North Liberty to be used by the Iowa City Housing Authority for affordable housing.
Five events remain for the Red Cedar Chamber Music’s “Global Consortium” with performances that include guest composers and performers.
“The Whisper Place,” set in Iowa City, is Twin Cities writer Mindy Mejia’s third book in a mystery series featuring ex-cop Max and psychic Jonah.
Progress continues on construction of a new City Park Pool in Iowa City. The $13.6 million project is being built by City Construction of Iowa City. The pool was closed during the 2025 season, and is expected to open for the 2026 season.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will meet with Utah-based Havenpark Communities, owner of mobile home parks across Johnson County, after months of letters back and forth over park conditions.
Seventeen historians, archivists, professors, authors, and donors with decades of public service are suing the State Historical Society of Iowa for haphazardly and without public input closing its Iowa City research facility and archives.
The garage rockers will feature tracks from their latest album, "Only Slightly Empty," at Gabe’s on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will continue evaluating its need for juvenile detention beds
The 17th annual Iowa City Book Festival, taking place from Oct. 5-12, 2025, will showcase a dynamic mix of original events and collaborative programs with partner organizations, all celebrating the power of the written word and the exchange of ideas. Fans of fiction, poetry, social engagement and politics, or the craft of writing will find several events of interest among the usual mix of authors and topics.
The "Roots & Rhythms: 20 Trees for 20 Years" campaign aims to plant 20 new trees at Riverfront Crossings Park, providing much-needed shade and natural beauty for generations of park visitors and community members.
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