Bill trying to stop Iowa universities from losing accreditation because of new state laws awaits governor’s signature

The Old Capitol Building on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, May 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageThe Iowa Senate has sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk that would bar penalization from accreditors to universities for following state law, …

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Picked to finish ninth, Iowa atop Big Ten by 2 1/2 games

No one is surprised that West Coast additions UCLA, Oregon, Southern Cal and Washington are lined up in a row in the Big Ten standings. What's surprising is that Iowa is the one team in front of them. The Hawkeyes (27-11, 17-4), picked ninth in the …

Get to Know Gives Back Podcast: The Arc of East Central Iowa

Get to Know Gives Back is a podcast connecting you to area nonprofits and the incredible services available. The podcast is hosted by Quinn Pettifer of The Gazette and sponsored by Collins Community Credit Union. Get to Know Gives Back talks to Jenny …

Feenstra: Rural Iowa needs a new, five-year Farm Bill

On Sept. 30, 2023, the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed into law during his first administration, officially expired, requiring Congress to subsequently pass a one-year extension of this critical legislation for our farmers, producers, and …

Iowa NFL Draft projections: Best landing spots for top prospects

The 2025 NFL Draft runs from April 24-26, and several Iowa football prospects are hoping to hear their name called and achieve their dream of going pro. Hawkeyes star running back Kaleb Johnson highlights the team's class of seven players who were …

Robert Morris coach Andy Toole on what Álvaro Folgueiras brings to Iowa

IOWA CITY — Iowa basketball signee Álvaro Folgueiras, the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year, has an affinity for musical artist Bruno Mars.  And he hasn’t kept it a secret. “He loves Bruno Mars,” Robert Morris coach Andy Toole told the Register. …

Iowa weather: Scattered showers with a few storms Tuesday night

Iowa weather: Scattered showers with a few storms Tuesday night Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:40 PM CDT Apr 22, 2025 MENTAL HEALTH CALLS. ALL RIGHT. IT IS 1217 ON THIS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND THE SUN IS SHINING. AND IT’S REALLY A NICE DAY …

Read 2 ramps on I-80/35 to close Monday night, Iowa DOT says

The department plans to update the area by constructing a diverging diamond interchange, similar to the one at I-35 and First Street in Ankeny. CLIVE, Iowa — Two ramps on Interstate 80/35 will close Monday night and remain closed through mid-August, …

Read Catholics in Iowa mourn the loss of Pope Francis

Catholics around the world are remembering Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at 88 years old. DES MOINES, Iowa — Catholics in Iowa and around the world are remembering Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at 88 years old.  Father Reed …