Old MacDonald’s Farm, which has been in operation at Cedar Rapids’ Bever Park for more than 100 years, features a variety of farm animals and North American waterfowl and offers hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.
Hundreds of Iowa City community members turned out Thursday evening, despite forecasted rain, for a May Day march to support the rights of immigrant workers.
The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday evening on the third floor of the Johnson County Courthouse.
Cleaning the brick and maintaining many windows and doors part of the plan to save structure
In their latest round of cuts, the federal department DOGE has rescinded some grant funding to nonprofits with AmeriCorps volunteers.
Friday is the 110th calendar day of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature. It is the last day that state lawmakers will receive their stipend for daily housing and meal expenses. While their work is nearing completion, here are some of the important tasks that remain.
About 70 legal professions and community members celebrated the National Law Day of Action by gathering on the steps of the Linn County Courthouse to show their support for an independent judiciary and the rule of law.
A news release about the cancellation of Washington, Iowa’s Latino Festival cited non-specific “current circumstances.” But in an interview late last week, an organizer said the decision was driven by safety concerns, citing nationwide arrests and deportations by federal immigration officials since President Donald Trump took office.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two adults found dead Wednesday at a mobile home park near Springville, but has not said yet how they died.
Iowa Board of Medicine records indicate Dr. Dale M. Grunewald, 80, has been charged with professional incompetence related to inappropriate pain management.
A masked robber, who was identified last year after Marion police saw his sinister clown tattoo on his leg, pleaded to a lesser charge and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He must serve a mandatory five years before being eligible for parole.
Wild Side column: The weather and the fishing were near perfect over the holiday weekend
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