After 177 years, a stolen bell returns home as a symbol of unity
Stolen, forgotten and misidentified as the bell of the 1840s Nauvoo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hummer’s Bell has returned, 177 years later, to its rightful home at the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City. A dedication was held in Iowa City on October...
Tower technician fatally injured after fall from a 125-foot structure in Marion, Iowa
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, the Marion, Iowa, Fire Department was dispatched to a reported tower accident at 3602 N. 10th Street in Marion, where an individual had fallen from a communications tower and was found unconscious and bleeding. Wireless Estimator was able to identify today that...
Hy-Vee Launches 50% Off Deal on Weight Loss Medications
The grocery chain is cutting the cost of top weight loss drugs by 50%.
Iowa City, Iowa, Moves Toward Fully Electric Municipal Fleet
(TNS) — Iowa City is moving toward a goal of full electrification of its city vehicles, leading the way among municipalities across Iowa . Last week, it unveiled an electric Iowa City Police patrol vehicle, thought to be the first fully electric vehicle being used by law enforcement for patrol in Iowa.
Doctor charged with incompetence sues University of Iowa hospitals
A former Iowa City physician who is suing the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is now seeking court intervention in a disciplinary case involving allegations of professional incompetence. In 2021, the Iowa Board of Medicine charged Dr. Shafik N. Wassef, 42, an Iowa-licensed physician who formerly practiced in...
Shop for Shelter fundraiser helps domestic violence survivors
Grocery shoppers across Johnson County had the chance to help domestic violence survivors during a weekend fundraising drive.
10 Old-Fashioned Diners In Iowa That Secretly Serve The Best Comfort Food You’ll Ever...
Want to find old-fashioned diners in Iowa with amazing comfort food?. These 10 hidden gems serve delicious meals and warm hospitality!. 1. Drake Diner (Des Moines) This shiny chrome beauty looks like it time-traveled from another era. The Drake Diner’s railroad car design makes it stand out on the street....
One taken to the hospital after early morning house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning. Cedar Rapids firefighters were called to the 1000 block of 30th Street Northeast on Sunday morning around 4:15. When they arrived, they found a single-family home on fire.
Iowa libraries scramble for suppliers after major book distributor ends operations
Baker & Taylor, one of the nation's largest book suppliers, announced that it will shut down by the end of the year. The vendor had a contract with the State of Iowa.
A New Martini Bar is Now Open in Uptown Marion
A popular Cedar Rapids martini bar has opened its second location in the Corridor! BarTini's has officially expanded into Uptown Marion. BarTini's opened its first location in Cedar Rapids' Kingston Village neighborhood back in early February of 2025. Located at 151 1st Ave SW, the business offers over 100 different...
