No more sunsets before 5 p.m.? How permanent daylight saving would change winter
News Desk A sunset after 7 p.m. in winter? That could be the reality for some.
Race cars speed through D.C. in finale of Trump-backed Freedom 250 series
IndyCar drivers turned left on Pennsylvania Avenue, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, during the Freedom250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Photo by Ashley…
Fair is foul, and foul is fair in MAGA world, protesters say
1 of 8 About three dozen persistent patriots peacefully protested in downtown Perry Saturday, their 81st consecutive weekly gathering. About three dozen persistent patriots peacefully protested in downtown Perry Saturday,…
Mahaska County’s lowest E15 gas price recorded at $3.16 for week ending Aug. 15
Mahaska County had one gas station selling E15 gas at the lowest price of $3.16 per gallon during the week ending Aug. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.…
Anniversaries of East Central Iowa military service members’ sacrifice observed this week ending Aug. 29
The anniversaries of service members from East Central Iowa who died while serving in Vietnam War are observed this week ending Aug. 29. John Fredrick Werner Date of death: 8/23/1970…
Drivers in Poweshiek County see lowest midgrade gas at $3.89 in week ending Aug. 15
The lowest reported price for midgrade gas in Poweshiek County was $3.89 per gallon during the week ending Aug. 15, available at one gas station, according to customer reports submitted…
Breakfast Bankroll for week ending 8/21/26
Here’s this week’s update on retail prices for the breakfast staples of bacon, eggs and milk. This is the USDA’s average price for a dozen of large Grade A eggs,…
President authorization of selling advanced AI chips to UAE raises concerns about conflict of interest & national security
Businesses in every country around the world are in a race to dominate the field of artificial intelligence. That makes every technological advancement extremely valuable. Right now, the American company…
Congress should act sooner rather than later to fix Social Security solvency
Congress can’t agree on how to respond to the alarms about the future of Social Security. Almost 76 million Americans collect benefits from the safety net right now. At least…
Independent Bridgford believes Iowa would have more power in DC if he’s elected to 1st Congressional District
This week’s countdown to the election leaves us 72 days away from the midterms. This morning, we revisit the race for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat. History tells us it…
Cities turn to AI to speed housing permitting
A person works on a condominium in Chicago. Some U.S. cities are trying to modernize the housing permitting process by adopting AI tools. (Photo by Robbie Sequeira/Stateline) New housing projects…
City of Coralville issues back-to-school traffic safety tips
City of Coralville news release A reminder for motorists and pedestrians to observe applicable laws near school zones, and for families to review transportation safety with their child As students,…
Coralville man accused of taking sexually explicit photos of children
Lang 8/23/26 A Coralville man is accused of taking sexually explicit photos of children. 28-year-old Pedro Lopez-Gomez II of the Western Hills Estates manufactured housing community was booked into the…
Iowa City woman accused of vandalizing mobile home
Lang 8/23/26 Allegedly vandalizing a mobile home has led to an Iowa City woman’s arrest. The Johnson County Sheriff’s office says 42-year-old Ashley Lyon of Highway 1 West broke numerous…
Return of UI students means busy weekend for police
Lang 8/23/26 With University of Iowa students returning for the fall semester, Iowa City and UI Police kept busy late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. According to arrest records,…