Johnson County property owners to receive information on proposed budgets, tax rates
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Property taxpayer notification statements will be mailed out across Johnson County by Friday, March 13. These statements contain information about proposed local government budgets and property tax rates. County officials say the statement is not a bill, but documents showing...
Iowa House passes bills to change universities’ core curriculum, tuition options
Iowa House lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to alter university presidential searches, tuition options and general education requirements. House File 2361, passed by the Iowa House Higher Education Committee more than one month ago alongside other legislation, would require state universities to include...
Four Iowa TV Stations Blacked Out on DISH Network
An ongoing dispute between Gray Media and DISH Network has led to the loss of four Iowa channels.
Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids Could Reach 70°F as Spring Warm Surge...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Temperatures could climb toward 70°F by Thursday afternoon in Des Moines, bringing a sharp warmup across Iowa as a broad spring heat surge spreads from the western United States into the...
Ben McCollum’s hilarious postgame quip is giving Iowa fans Fran McCaffery flashbacks
During a funny anecdote postgame, McCollum said that he cannot explain why they always start slow, but after losing his mind in a few huddles, they flip the script. He said he might have to do that sooner for them to start faster.
IC Parks and Forestry will plant 175 trees in west Iowa City neighborhoods
Following multiple requests from Iowa City’s west side neighborhood members, the Iowa City Parks and Forestry staff will plant 175 trees in neighborhoods in the area this spring. The decision comes after the Iowa City City Council designated the area for spring tree planting and a request by the...
Dandy Lion owner to open cocktail lounge
A new cocktail lounge is making its way to downtown Iowa City by Dandy Lion co-owner Tommy Connolly, offering a sophisticated atmosphere catered toward professionals working in Iowa City. Connolly said the lounge is under construction and is set to open in June. Coined Tyger, Tyger, in reference to the...
Iowa farmer calls for transparency in fertilizer pricing
An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices have been climbing for years, with the latest spike adding even more pressure on producers. “We’ve had a problem with fertilizer prices for quite some time now and it hasn’t been dealt with,” Benton County farmer Lance Lillibridge said. Lillibridge,...
Cedar Rapids Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Christina T. Ferrara, a 51-year-old woman who has been reported missing. According to the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, Ferrara’s last known contact occurred on March 3, 2026. Ferrara is described as a White female, standing 5 feet 7...
St. Patrick’s Day parade set for downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — March weather can be maddening, with record high temperatures one day and snow two days later, as evidenced this week, but the annual parade for the SaPaDaPaSo — St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society — will be held rain or shine. The 51st...
