Johnson County officials called the emergency medical technician apprenticeship that launched in June a “raving success.”
The EMT apprenticeship is the first role in the federal COVID-19 relief-funded...
More families in Johnson County could be eligible for a child care scholarship program after the county widened the income range.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an increase...
Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor
• September 21, 2023
An Iowa City man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution on Wednesday for possessing over 17,000 images of child sex abuse material.
Yasir Elamin Babekir Hamid,...
As she choked back tears, Lima Khairi Mohammad Younes, 45, received her sentencing Thursday for her role in the escape of her son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes, 20, from the U.S.
The...
While performing a stunt during the Western Michigan football game, Hawkeye cheerleader Austin Beam lost his pants in mid-air. Despite that head-turning complication, he nailed the landing.
A...
The Johnson County Civil Mental Health Court started accepting participants, educating providers, and hiring a judicial referee since starting in May.
Established in May by the county’s Attorney’s...
The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to proceed with an estimated $17-18 million project to expand the Cambus Maintenance Facility and add 12 future electric...
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub employees work on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The establishment was purchased in 1993 by Richard "DQ" Querrey. DQ's son Chris Querrey is the co-owner and started working there during...
Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night.
The changes include a...
Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor
• September 19, 2023
The state Board of Regents is requesting $619 million from the Iowa Legislature in funding for the next budget year — a sizable decrease from last year after its full request wasn’t granted.
The...
Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor
• September 19, 2023
The University of Iowa chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will host Chloe Cole, a 19-year-old “detransitioner,” in the Iowa Memorial Union in October.
The conservative student group previously...
Co-owner of the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Richard Querrey purchased the Iowa City pizza place in 1993 and is working to leave a legacy to his son, Chris Querrey.
Known for its Chicago-style deep dish...
