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February 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
For details on the bills that advanced on Monday, read the full article: www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 24 Washington women’s basketball glance: Time, TV, game notes (Feb. 11, 2026)
What to know about Wednesday's Iowa women's basketball game against Washington
Iowa seeks to snap a three-game skid Wednesday at home against Wisconsin.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 24 Washington women’s basketball glance: Time, TV, game notes (Feb. 11, 2026)
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On Friday, Johnson STEAM Academy, an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, held its annual Black History Spirit Week celebration. This year's theme was "A Century of Black History Commemorations." Photos @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/photos/photo...
Photos: Johnson STEAM Academy students close out Black History Spirit Week in Cedar Rapids
This is the fourth year the school has held its celebration at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in southeast Cedar Rapids. This year's theme was "A Century of Black History Commemorations."
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February 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
On Friday, Johnson STEAM Academy, an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, held its annual Black History Spirit Week celebration. This year's theme was "A Century of Black History Commemorations." Photos @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/photos/photo...
Iowa Wrestling Weekend That Was: Takeaways from the IGHSAU state, IHSAA State Dual tournaments
Takeaways from IGHSAU, IHSAA events and UNI, Iowa duals
Takeaways from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state wrestling tournament, including its announcement about the inaugural girls' State Duals next season. Iowa High School Athletic Association State Duals was everything it promised. University of Northern Iowa beats South Dakota State again and Iowa earns split during the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Iowa Wrestling Weekend That Was: Takeaways from the IGHSAU state, IHSAA State Dual tournaments
Christian Tracy in 1st half, Tait Rahe in 2nd half, Taylor Messerli as good-luck charm in Marion’s 67-50 hoops win over Decorah
Behind Christian Stacy, Tait Rahe and good-luck charm Taylor Messerli, Marion boys pick up big win
Christian Stacy had a huge first half offensive for the Marion boys basketball team Monday night in its game against Decorah. Tait Rahe had a huge second half. And don't forget 10-year-old Taylor Messerli. The daughter of head coach Pete Messerli sat on the end of the bench as a good-luck charm in a 67-50 win over Decorah.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Christian Tracy in 1st half, Tait Rahe in 2nd half, Taylor Messerli as good-luck charm in Marion’s 67-50 hoops win over Decorah
Move to Boston agreeing with former Hawkeye standout Luka Garza
Luka Garza thriving with Boston Celtics after trade from Minnesota
The main reason is that Garza, 27, a two-time Big Ten Conference Player of the Year as a Hawkeye (2017-2021), is getting steady minutes for the first time in his NBA career. Through Feb. 6, he had already appeared in 42 games and was averaging 8.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while averaging 17.1 minutes, all career-highs.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Move to Boston agreeing with former Hawkeye standout Luka Garza
Time Machine: Forgotten landmark
Time Machine: Forgotten landmark
1869 linseed oil building razed in 1961
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February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Time Machine: Forgotten landmark
‘Love, not hate’: Iowans protest GOP bills targeting transgender protections and parenting rules
Transgender Iowans protest GOP bills
Transgender Iowans, their allies and supporters protested bills advanced Monday by Republican lawmakers at the Iowa Capitol that would prohibit local governments from protecting transgender residents from discrimination through local civil rights ordinances, and shield parents from child abuse charges for anti-transgender actions.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:18 AM
‘Love, not hate’: Iowans protest GOP bills targeting transgender protections and parenting rules
Bill would add options beyond no-fault divorce for Iowa couples
Bill would add options to no-fault divorce for Iowa couples
The legislation would not end no-fault divorce, but some advocates still worry people could get trapped in abusive marriages.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Bill would add options beyond no-fault divorce for Iowa couples
Bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortion
Bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortion
Iowans seeking to access abortion pills in the state would be required to have an in-person visit with a health care provider under a bill advancing in the Iowa Senate, as other Republican-led states also attempt to place restrictions on medication abortions.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortion
Capitol Notebook: House Democrats pitch legislative aid to Iowa farmers
Capitol Notebook: House Democrats pitch legislative aid to Iowa farmers
Democrats say the goal of the legislation is to make agricultural policies and markets more fair and competitive.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Capitol Notebook: House Democrats pitch legislative aid to Iowa farmers
UI student accused of ‘trying to assault’ lawmaker as she was escorted out of DEI hearing
UI student accused of 'trying to assault' lawmaker while being escorted out of DEI hearing
A University of Iowa doctoral candidate was escorted out of a higher education subcommittee Monday following a contentious back-and-forth over a DEI-related bill, compelling the woman to take a swipe at Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison, as she left.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:18 AM
UI student accused of ‘trying to assault’ lawmaker as she was escorted out of DEI hearing
Iowa City property taxes set to decrease, while water, sewer rates rise under proposed budget
Iowa City property taxes would decrease while water, sewer rates rise under proposed budget
The City of Iowa City is proposing a $75 million general fund budget, up from $73.5 million in the current fiscal year, with a $1.5 million deficit that will be covered using reserves.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Iowa City property taxes set to decrease, while water, sewer rates rise under proposed budget
Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic is nation’s top 3-point shooter faces TCU
Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic is nation's top 3-point shooter faces TCU
Momcilovic is on pace to break ISU's single-season record for made 3-pointers (102, set by the late Dedric Willoughby in 1997), and 3-point shooting percentage (47.2 percent, set by Jake Sullivan in 2002).
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February 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic is nation’s top 3-point shooter faces TCU
Photo Gallery: Photos of the month for the second half of January 2026
Photo Gallery: Photos of the month for the second half of January 2026
The Gazette photo staff's top photos for the second half of January 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Photo Gallery: Photos of the month for the second half of January 2026
Coralville woman charged with stealing $12,000 from dependent adult
Coralville woman charged with stealing $12K from dependent adult
A Coralville woman has been charged with dependent adult abuse and first-degree theft after police say she stole more than $12,000 from a man she worked with when she worked for an in-home dependent adult service provider.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Coralville woman charged with stealing $12,000 from dependent adult
Government Notes: Linn County sets new dates for data center discussions
Government Notes: Linn County sets new dates for data center discussions
The board approved the ordinance's first reading last week after a lengthy public hearing and was originally set to next discuss the matter today. The matter was pushed back, however, to allow county staff time to do additional research requested by supervisors.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Government Notes: Linn County sets new dates for data center discussions
Iowa school districts are cutting staff, programs and closing buildings amid yearslong declining enrollment and consequent funding losses. https://www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-public-schools-cut-staff-programs-as-enrollment-falls-and-state-funding-fails-to-keep-up-with/
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Iowa school districts are cutting staff, programs and closing buildings amid yearslong declining enrollment and consequent funding losses. https://www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-public-schools-cut-staff-programs-as-enrollment-falls-and-state-funding-fails-to-keep-up-with/
Trees Forever awarded federal grant to expand agroforestry in Iowa
Trees Forever awarded federal grant to expand agroforestry in Iowa
Trees Forever will host workshops and field days to show how agroforestry can protect soil and water through mid-2028.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Trees Forever awarded federal grant to expand agroforestry in Iowa
Cornell College president to leave; successor search begins
Cornell College president to leave; successor search begins
After 16 years leading Cornell College and its innovative one-course-at-a-time model, President Jonathan Brand on Monday morning announced he'll be leaving after his contract ends in June 2027.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Cornell College president to leave; successor search begins
Curious Iowa: Why doesn’t Iowa authorize transfer on death deeds for real property?
Curious Iowa: Why doesn't Iowa authorize transfer on death deeds for real property?
Iowans wonder if there is a better way to transfer property that avoids the probate process. We spoke with lawyers familiar with probate in Iowa and groups who are advocating for and against changing the Iowa Code to allow transfer on death deeds.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Curious Iowa: Why doesn’t Iowa authorize transfer on death deeds for real property?
What does a small Iowa town do when the water Is undrinkable?
What does a small Iowa town do when the water Is undrinkable?
Nitrate pollution is straining some water facilities in small Iowa towns, even when they have advanced filtration systems.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
What does a small Iowa town do when the water Is undrinkable?
Iowa Poison Control Center reports an increase in carbon monoxide calls
Iowa Poison Control Center reports an increase in carbon monoxide calls
The Iowa Poison Control Center has seen a 60 percent increase in calls about carbon monoxide poisoning over the last three months compared to the previous three.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Iowa Poison Control Center reports an increase in carbon monoxide calls
Pet of the Week: Meet Sasha
Pet of the Week: Meet Sasha
Available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society
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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Pet of the Week: Meet Sasha
Comedian Dane Cook brings stand-up to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Comedian Dane Cook brings stand-up to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Cook will perform at the casino in Riverside on Friday, Feb. 13.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Comedian Dane Cook brings stand-up to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort