Jim Slosiarek

A look at Gazette photojournalists’ best photos in the second half of March 2025

Ten area teams competed in 40-minute matches as the soccer season kicks off

“I like the symmetry of the scene. It reminds me of a Rorschach ink blot test.”

The event in Cedar Rapids serves up pancakes and sausage with real maple syrup, and offers visitors a look at the process that produces maple syrup. The event concludes Sunday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Mustangs held lead at half for the first time in program history, ultimately fell to UHSP, 9-8

Friday was unseasonably warm across Iowa. In Iowa City, temperatures topped out around 80 degrees. That’s nearly 30 degrees warmer than the average high temperature in late March. The bright sunshine brought people out to the the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City.

The Steindler Orthopedic Clinic Surgery Center facility opened in North Liberty with a ribbon cutting and tours Wednesday.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade enjoyed full sun and unseasonably warm weather as it made its way through downtown Cedar Rapids Monday afternoon.

A look at Gazette photojournalists’ best photos in the first half of March 2025

Two of Cedar Rapids’ golf facilities — Twin Pines and Mini Pines, a miniature golf course — opened to the public Tuesday.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes at the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025

Xavier Saints advance to state after a 62-59 overtime win over the Decorah Vikings

A look at Gazette photojournalists’ best photos wrapping up February 2025

Prairie Hawks defeat Iowa City West’s Women of Troy 61-40 to advance to the state tournament

Photos from the boys’ state wrestling finals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.