Ben McCollum again voiced his displeasure with one key area as Iowa’s slide continues
In his postgame comments, McCollum said he was disappointed in Iowa's ball-screen defense and transition defense, and that they did a poor job of executing.
Local nonprofit advocates for, develops natural surface trails in Johnson County
Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders maintain Sugar Bottom trails, Woodpecker Trail with Army Corps of Engineers, City of Coralville This story first appeared in the 2026 Cycling Guide, an annual special section distributed in The Gazette aimed at telling the stories of the businesses, people and local efforts that have...
$10 million raised to build Xavier Catholic Middle School
New generation of donors asked to make 'sacrificial gift' to support $45 million project Background Xavier Catholic Schools in October 2024 announced it would buy and remodel the former Toyota Financial Services building in Cedar Rapids, at 5005 N. River Blvd. NE, and transform the space into a new middle school. The...
Iowa softball continues strong start, posts three wins at Campbell tournament
The Iowa softball team battled through five games over the weekend, emerging with a 3-2 record at the Campbell Softball Tournament in Buies, North Carolina. The Hawkeyes posted wins against Radford and split with Campbell, winning, 10-4, and falling, 8-2. Iowa fell to Miami (Ohio), 4-1, to finish out the tournament.
Suspended Nurse Facing Trial for Drug and Dependent Adult Abuse Charges
A North Liberty woman who formerly worked in a Wellman nursing home is facing prescription drug violation and dependent adult abuse charges. Records show that 43-year old Rachel Flowers had been charged in October of 2025 with prescription drug violation and dependent adult abuse, both serious misdemeanors. According...
Mobile Home Fire in Marion Claims Dog’s Life, Officials Say
Tragic Mobile Home Fire in Marion Claims Dog’s Life I still can’t stop thinking about how quickly things can change […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
A Big New Parking Ramp Has Opened in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
The next time you're headed to the Kingston Village area, you'll have a new parking option! The long-awaited new parking ramp at 1st and 1st West is now OPEN.
Sewer Equipment Company of America to expand fabrication operations in Vinton
VINTON, Iowa — Sewer Equipment Company of America plans to centralize its fabrication operations in Vinton as part of a proposed expansion expected to create new jobs in the region. Under the plan, components manufactured at the Iowa facility would be shipped to the company’s plant in Dixon, Illinois,...
Former Solon and Prairie head coach Blake Williams enters the Hall of Fame
Williams has coached 124 state qualifiers, 71 medalists, eight state champions and nine runners-up DES MOINES — Good coaches. Good kids. Good people. These key elements serve as the foundation for success in any sport. Blake Williams has been blessed with all three as a competitor at Decorah and Wartburg, and a...
Iowa’s Hustle, Energy, Defense, Post Dominance leads to win over No. 6 Michigan
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- A rockin' Carver-Hawkeye Arena combined with nonstop grit, hustle and tenacity equals a top-10 win for the Hawkeyes as they defeat No. 6 Michigan 62-44. Michigan's suffocating full-court defense was one of the main storylines heading into Sunday's game, and that was exactly what happened. The...
