Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use
IOWA CITY — A week after the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and thousands of other school districts and college campuses nationwide learned their student data had been breached via a cyberattack on Instructure, which owns and operates the popular Canvas learning system, the tech company Monday announced it’
Iowa City school board pauses facilities plan amid financial crisis
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District board voted Tuesday night to pause its Facilities Master Plan, transfer funds to keep an account solvent and make a plan to ask the state for permission to increase its spending authority. The decisions came four months after a...
Sparkle Grooming Co. expands into Iowa – including QC area
Sparkle Grooming Co., one of the fastest-brands in the emerging quick-service pet care category, is making a major move into Iowa with a new 17-license agreement that will bring its modern, membership-based dog grooming model to communities across the state, according to a news release. “The expansion is especially sig
Hungry for a good burger? Check out these 6 top spots around Iowa City
The classic hamburger is an American icon. Though not all burgers are made equal, they might be the great equalizer in Iowa City’s dining scene. From nostalgic no-fuss classics to mouthwatering inventions, here are six must-try burgers to sink your teeth into. George’s Buffet Arguably, George’s Buffet has the most icon
Inside the Investigation: 3D crime scene technology helps convict man in 2023 Cedar Rapids...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A jury found Cameron Leonard guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a DoorDash driver, with prosecutors using 3D crime scene technology to prove Leonard was not acting in self-defense. On Oct. 5, 2023, dispatchers in Cedar Rapids were inundated with calls reporting...
The Eat Shop is Now Open in the Iowa River Landing
Fans of The Eat Shop will be happy to know that the popular bakery & cafe has a brand new location in Johnson County!
Coralville to open new 60-acre natural recreation area
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Coralville will officially open its newest park May 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house. City officials announced the opening of the Colony Natural Recreation Area, a 60-acre natural space located at 3224 S. Jones Blvd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5:15 p.m....
UI holds global clubfoot symposium as Ponseti Method gains popularity
After nearly 80 years, a world-famous University of Iowa doctor’s innovative, non-invasive treatment for clubfoot deformity still stands proud – and will draw some 300 doctors to Iowa City for an international symposium. This non-surgical, low-risk, affordable procedure for clubfoot, first pioneered in 1948 by the late
Gin Blossoms coming to North Liberty later this year
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Nineties alternative rock band Gin Blossoms will be playing in Eastern Iowa this summer. The band will play at the Hy-Vee Amphitheater at Centennial Park on Sunday, Sept. 13 in North Liberty, the city announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15 at englert.org....
Cedar Rapids Marathon course set, USATF certified
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Race weekend is approaching, and organizers of the inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend Presented by BODYARMOR Flash I.V. say final preparations are underway. The race is scheduled for June 7. The full marathon course was officially measured over the weekend by a USA Track &...
