Q&A | Iowa softball freshman pitcher Braylen Conlon
The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite softball memory?. Braylen Conlon: My senior year of high school, my team made it to the state tournament as the No. 1 seed. What is your favorite hobby when not playing softball?. I really like to bake cookies and cakes, stuff like that....
HAWK ALERT: Situation resolved at Slater Residence hall
Campus safety says the situation causing residents to evacuate at Slater Residence Hall is now under control. An evacuation was underway Tuesday at Slater Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus due to an unspecified issue, according to a campus alert. The HAWK Alert said an unknown problem prompted...
Sub-Zero Expansion Brings 300 New Jobs to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids just landed a major manufacturing boost as Sub-Zero unveils a $196 million expansion.
Collaborative effort increases police patrol at the IC Pedestrian Mall
In response to the April 19 Pedestrian Mall shooting, the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) increased downtown patrols over the weekend. Four officers from the University of Iowa Police Department (UIPD) were added to this weekend’s downtown patrol, according to Lee Hermiston, public information officer for ICPD. The April...
Iowa City Schools loan rejection forces facilities plan pause
Iowa City Schools sought a $25 million loan to stabilize its finances but was rejected by all banks, forcing the district to consider pausing its master facilities plan.
Cedar Rapids advocates push for police oversight board after months without independent review
Cedar Rapids has had no independent oversight of its police department for nearly a year, and a group that had been working with the city to create a replacement board says communications have stopped.
ICCSD school board drops $25 million borrowing plan, assesses other money-saving measures
After months of financial uncertainty, the Iowa City Community School District is stepping back from a previously considered $25 million borrowing plan, citing improved revenues and reduced spending that have eased short-term cash flow concerns during its April 28 board meeting. The board also voted to sell the Educational Service...
Ty’Reek Coleman is just the guard to push the needle forward for the program
McCollum is excited by Coleman's ability to get to the basket and to defend at a high level with intense ball pressure.
Lane closure begins on 34th Street SE for water main repairs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Drivers in Cedar Rapids should plan for a temporary lane closure on 34th Street SE. City officials say work on the southbound lane at Lamplite Lane is starting immediately for water main repairs. The southbound lane will be closed during the project, while the northbound...
Corn Belt Clash Returns for Memorial Day Weekend Tripleheader
VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 28, 2026) — The Corn Belt Clash returns for three straight nights of Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action over Memorial Day weekend, with stops at three of Iowa’s premier facilities. The tripleheader kicks off Friday, May 22 at Marshalltown Speedway, continues Saturday, May...
