Times, places to remember in run up to 2026 general election
News Desk Voters should remember these dates in the run up to the 2026 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3: Last day to submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form: Monday, Oct. 19…
Hinson Secures Millions to Support Law Enforcement in Howard and Hardin Counties
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced millions in federal funding she secured to modernize critical law enforcement communications in Howard and Hardin Counties. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department…
Sen. Sires says he will be ‘no vote’ on special session legislation for tax credits related to proposed steel plant
State Senator Dave Sires released the following statement on tomorrow’s special legislative session: “Tomorrow, I’ll be a NO vote on the special session legislation for tax credits tied to the…
ADM shuts out Boone in district opener
ADM shuts out Boone in district opener 10 Muddy conditions made for a difficult night offensively as the Boone football team opened district play with a 28-0 loss to Adel-DeSoto-Minburn…
Iowa City Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in assault investigation
City of Iowa City news release The Iowa City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an assault investigation. Two people reported being assaulted by an unknown assailant around…
Des Moines man allegedly assaults sleeping Waukee man
A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly assaulting a Waukee man as he slept. Levi Jordan Smith, 35, of 7902 S.W. 10th Pl., Des Moines, was charged…
Waukee man allegedly threatens to kill a Waukee man
A Waukee man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly threatened to kill a Waukee man. Masami Ryan Vo, 36, of 1145 S.E. Olson Dr., Waukee, was charged with first-degree harassment.…
Shirley Melanie Yahnke of Perry
Shirley Melanie Yahnke, 69, of Perry and formerly of Frost, Minnesota, was born Jan. 29, 1957, to John and Mae Super. Surrounded by family, Shirley passed peacefully on Sept. 29,…
Criminal complaint says murder suspect left infant son alone to go out drinking
A Marshalltown man accused of first-degree murder in the death of his infant son allegedly left the child at home alone to go out drinking and turned off his Snapchat…
Trump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is setting out on the midterms campaign trail in GOP-leaning states, beginning with Oklahoma. (Photo by Getty images) President Donald Trump is scheduled to kick off a…
Former Spencer Employee Sentenced, Ordered to Repay Over $100K
A former Spencer city employee will spend 30 days in jail and owes the city more than $100,000 after admitting to stealing public money. Fifty-three-year-old Lavonne Marie Bell of Spencer…
Buena Vista County Supervisors Shelve Urban SDK Traffic Tracking Plan
For the third time, Buena Vista County supervisors have hit the brakes on a proposed high-tech traffic tracking system — this time, putting the idea on hold indefinitely. County Engineer…
Hundreds attend rally to stop deportation of Iowa City woman
Edited release 10/01/26 Over 400 people gathered Wednesday at First United Methodist Church alongside Fatou Traore’s family to demand her release from ICE detention and an immediate halt to her…
Iowa City woman accused of hurting boyfriend’s child
Hunter 10/01/26 An Iowa City woman was taken into custody after allegedly hurting the child of her boyfriend, then assaulting the boyfriend. According to court records, officers were called to…
Area transient accused of threatening victim with knife
Hunter 10/01/26 An area transient was arrested early Wednesday after assaulting a victim on the Ped Mall. The incident reportedly occurred at 2:20am on the 100 block of East College…