Iowa Arts Festival returns to downtown Iowa City this weekend with art, music
IOWA CITY, Iowa — More than 100 artists, live music performances and family-friendly activities will fill downtown Iowa City this weekend as the Iowa Arts Festival returns for its annual three-day celebration of creativity and community. The award-winning festival, a longtime Iowa City tradition that began in 1983, run
Iowa City school board accepts superintendent resignation
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Superintendent Matt Degner during a special meeting Tuesday night. The board voted 5-2 to ratify the transition, with Directors Jayne Finch and Mitch Lingo casting the dissenting votes. Under the approved ter
Big Grove Brewery Named Iowa’s Largest Brewery
Big Grove Brewery has officially become the largest brewery by volume in Iowa, according to newly released production data from the Brewers Association. The post Big Grove Brewery Named Iowa’s Largest Brewery appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .
Johnson County opens applications for Pocket Prairie Program
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Johnson County homeowners will soon be able to apply for the Johnson County Soil Health Pocket Prairie Program, which helps residents convert sections of turf grass into native prairie plantings. Applications for residents living in unincorporated areas of Johnson County will open at 9 a.m....
Benton County Warranty Deeds, Week of June 1, 2026
Sheri J Mullinex conveys to Cody and Bridget Moon, real estate in Lots 8, 9 and 10, Chapin’s Addition, Vinton. Kyle G and Kimberly S Kline convey to Baylee and Hunter Porterfield, real estate in Section 33, Eden Township. April Ann Johnson, and Delores June Randall convey to the...
Marion traffic light project to partially close busy intersection
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The turn lanes on Blairs Ferry Road and Northland Avenue in Marion will temporarily close next week, the city’s Public Works Department announced. Work will begin on June 8 and will take four days to complete. Four vehicle detection cameras will be removed and replaced,...
Tree trimming to impact traffic on Rocky Shore Drive and Park Road
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City should expect traffic delays beginning Tuesday as tree trimming work gets underway along Rocky Shore Drive and Park Road. Weather permitting, Rocky Shore Drive and Park Road will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between Highway 6 and Riverside Drive during daylight ho
Iowa City High dismisses classes amid bomb threat
Iowa City police responded to a report of a bomb threat at Iowa City High School, forcing an evacuation and eventual class dismissal. Authorities responded to the school around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, police confirmed to the Press-Citizen, and later determined the threat wasn't viable. The bomb threat was made via
City High evacuates students for bomb threat, forcing early dismissal
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - City High School is dismissing classes early Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat, officials confirmed with KCRG. The Iowa City Police Department said officers remain at the school after responding to the report of a bomb threat at 11 Tuesday morning. City High Principal...
MidAmerican natural gas rate increase notices approved, public meetings set
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved notices for MidAmerican Energy customers about a proposed natural gas rate increase, with public meetings scheduled later this year. MidAmerican filed the notices May 5 to inform customers of a planned interim rate hike. The company revised the notice

















