Open in NewsBreak

Solon

See all locations
Customize your news
39°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

cbs2iowa.com

website

Culver’s Garden Center breaks ground on Marion event venue

MARION, Iowa — Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse broke ground Monday on The Secret Garden, an indoor event venue expected to open in summer 2027. The venue at 1682 Dubuque Road will accommodate up to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, workshops, art classes and community gatherings. Plans call for landscaping and gardens surrounding the space.

Marion, IA · 1d
article img

KWQC

website

$100,000 grant helps Crossroads expand accessible services for adults with disabilities in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A $100,000 grant is helping Crossroads Inc. build a new, more accessible facility that will allow the organization to serve more adults with disabilities in Muscatine County. Crossroads currently serves up to 30 people a day. With the new facility, leaders say they will be able...

Muscatine, IA · 1d
article img

kscj.com

website

NEW BASKETBALL COURT READY FOR HAWKEYE GAMES IN CITY EVENTS CENTER

WHEN THE IOWA HAWKEYES MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM COMES TO SIOUX CITY TUESDAY NIGHT, THEY WILL BE PLAYING ON A BRAND NEW COURT IN THE CITY EVENTS CENTER. THE CITY AND EVENTS CENTER MANAGEMENT OAK VIEW GROUP UNVEILED THE NEW HARDWOOD BASKETBALL COURT MONDAY MORNING. CITY MANAGER MIKE COLLETT SAYS...

Sioux City, IA · 2d
article img

Cedar Rapids Gazette

partner publisher · 641 followers
article img

Iowa City schools audit reveals district had less money in fiscal 2025 than initially reported

IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school district had almost $38 million less money than it reported in a Certified Annual Report to the state in November 2025, a new audit shows. The fiscal 2025 audit shows the district ended that year June 30, 2025, with $24.5 million across all funds. That’s similar to districts with an enrollment of 3,000 students, according to an analysis of Certified Annual Reports from districts statewide. The Iowa City school district’s enrollment is about 14,400 students. The audit also shows that a capital projects fund — the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, or PPEL — had a balance of $19.4 million but only $140,633 in cash at the end of fiscal 2025. Another capital projects fund — Secure An Advanced Vision for Education, or SAVE — owed PPEL $20.8 million. The money was used to pay SAVE’s debt payment on time. Overspending Last month, the Iowa City district shared that it overspent SAVE by more than $45 million over four fiscal years, using a fund primarily reserved to pay teacher and staff salaries to spend beyond its means. The fiscal 2025 audit revealed that SAVE was overspent by $33.5 million as of June 30,

Iowa City, IA · 2d

cbs2iowa.com

website

Iowa City leaf vacuum schedule runs through Saturday

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City crews are scheduled to collect leaves in several zones from Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 14. The schedule is subject to change. The city’s Leaf Vacuum Program began Oct. 26. Crews are expected to cover about one and a half to two zones each day during the first few weeks.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

Daily Iowan

website

ICCSD votes to sell two non-instructional properties

The Iowa City Community School District school board decided to sell two non-instructional properties, including the district’s Center for Innovation. The other property is land the district owns in southwest Iowa City. The decision comes after the school board discussed selling the administrative building during its Oct. 27 meeting...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

cbs2iowa.com

website

ICCSD board to consider administrator resignation during Tuesday's meeting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Community School District’s school board is scheduled to consider an administrator’s resignation at its meeting Tuesday. The agenda lists a recommendation to approve the resignation “per mutual consent.” It does not identify the administrator or explain the circumstances.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

partner publisher · 3.5K followers

New Iowa City arts leader aims to connect, strengthen local groups

From live music to festivals and more, the arts make downtown Iowa City tick. For Hayley Crabb, that's why Iowa City feels like home, and she's focused on shaping the next chapter of its arts and culture scene. Crabb will serve as the first director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance, a position supported by the Iowa City Downtown District. The role is collaborative, connecting and championing the many arts organizations in Iowa City by working with arts nonprofits, for-profit arts organizations, the City of Iowa City, Think Iowa City, and other district partners. More: Nebraska Omaha prof. rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer Crabb currently is the Membership and Development Director at FilmScene and will transition into the new role on Feb. 1. “Like so many who find themselves in Iowa City, it’s the depth and breadth of the arts and cultural opportunities in this miraculous town that keep me rooted here,” Crabb said. “…Most importantly, the arts keep us connected. I’m honored and thrilled to focus the next chapter of my career on strengthening this incredible community of arts organizations and artists so even more of our residents and visitors connect through the arts here in Iowa City.”

Iowa City, IA · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

partner publisher · 3.5K followers

University of Iowa opens $12M dance building in former art museum

Nearly two decades after the 2008 flood severely damaged the University of Iowa Art Building, the renovated space has reopened as the new home of the Department of Dance. The $12 million renovation at 150 North Riverside Drive has been years in the making. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The art building was one of 22 University of Iowa facilities overwhelmed by floodwaters in 2008. The university collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to design the Visual Arts Building across the street along Riverside Drive, which opened in 2016. “We’re just so excited for what this building is going to do, and it’s just an amazing addition to our arts campus,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 24. “This is the rebirth of dance.” Construction began in 2025 and was funded by the university's Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiative, which uses funds from the university's partnership with ENGIE for strategic campus improvements. More: How Iowa City CSD plans to make $13.8M in budget cuts by March The dance department relocated from its previous space in Halsey Hall, providing a space better suited for students by addressing inadequate space

Iowa City, IA · 1d

voiceofmuscatine.com

website

Muscatine City Service Changes for Veterans Day

The City of Muscatine will observe the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with most city offices closed as the community joins the nation in honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The City also extends its gratitude to the veterans who serve the community every day as members of the City of Muscatine workforce.

Muscatine, IA · 15h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

partner publisher · 30.0K followers

Commentary: Disabled vet honors ‘gold star’ teacher, families

CEDAR FALLS — Kelly Sullivan is a ‘gold star” teacher in many ways, but she and other families who lost loved ones in war received a ‘‘gold star” tribute from one of her star pupils this week ahead of Veterans Day. Disabled veteran Taylor Morris, who lost parts of all four limbs in a May […]

Cedar Falls, IA · 21h

thesandb.com

website

Grinnell faces data collection class-action lawsuit in federal court

Eyal Hanfling, a New York resident, has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Grinnell College, alleging that the College’s website collected and shared visitors’ data with outside companies regardless of whether users agreed to be tracked. A motion to dismiss filed by Grinnell College in August remains pending before a federal judge.

Grinnell, IA · 3d

freemanjournal.net

website

The military chaplain: stories of strength, courage and need

When the movie, "Fighting Spirit: Combat Chaplain's journey" is shown Sunday night at the South Marion United Methodist Church, there will be a special bonus. One of those present finished a deployment of nearly a year while serving as a chaplain for Iowa, and will be on hand to explain his experiences and talk about the film.

Waterloo, IA · 2d

kiow.com

website

Rain delays Mason City road project past Thanksgiving as other North Iowa work nears finish

MASON CITY, Iowa — Rain has pushed a Mason City road project behind schedule, while several other North Iowa construction projects are nearing completion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately with the rain, the project will probably extend past Thanksgiving,” Iowa DOT spokesman Pete Hjelmstad said. “We’ll...

Mason City, IA · 1d

b1031.com

website

Veterans Day 2026 in North Iowa: Ceremonies in Mason City, Forest City and Lakota Set for Wednesday

MASON CITY, Iowa — Communities across North Iowa will honor veterans Wednesday with ceremonies in Mason City and Forest City and a drive-thru celebration in Lakota that will include free Thanksgiving meal kits. Mason City. Main Street Mason City will host a flag planting at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at...

Mason City, IA · 1d

Housing Finance

website

Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 17h

northerniowan.com

website

Flipped seats and a record voter turnout

Whether voting early, absentee or in-person on Election Day, Iowa voters showed up for their state in a historic midterm election. Secretary of State Paul Pate reported that the 2026 midterm election was “the largest midterm election in three decades.” This year’s preliminary voter reports showed a record participation rate of 63.34%.

Iowa · 1d

KCRG.com

website

Cedar Rapids school district considers three bell schedule options for next school year

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District is considering three bell schedule scenarios for next academic year that could change when a student’s school day starts and ends by as much as 90 minutes. The district is asking for public feedback before the school board votes Dec. 14.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

ottumwaradio.com

website

Iowa Veterans Home to Dedicate Memorial Benches on Veterans Day

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and the Iowa Veterans Home will honor two Iowa soldiers who lost their lives while serving their country with a special memorial bench dedication on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The public dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. at the entrance of the...

Marshalltown, IA · 1d

KIMT

website

2026 General Election results certified

The canvassing board certified county races. For county races, this is the final step. State and federal races require an additional step. Those results must be sent to the state canvassing board for final certification.

Mason City, IA · 1d