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Landmark Marion building begins its next chapter
Landmark Marion building begins its next chapter
Long known as the Henderson House, one historic mansion in Marion will now move forward under a new name: The Smyth.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Landmark Marion building begins its next chapter
Coralville to reconsider license plate reader cameras following policy concerns from Iowa Attorney General
Coralville to reconsider license plate cameras following policy concerns from Iowa AG
The Coralville City Council will reconsider its use of automatic license plate reader cameras after the Iowa Attorney General's Office flagged the city's policy that limits the use of the cameras for immigration enforcement.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Coralville to reconsider license plate reader cameras following policy concerns from Iowa Attorney General
Capitol Notebook: Bill to require porn sites to verify users’ ages advances in Iowa Capitol
Bill requiring porn sites to verify users' ages advances in Iowa Capitol
The bill would prohibit companies from operating porn sites and apps unless they use age verification to block underage access.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Capitol Notebook: Bill to require porn sites to verify users’ ages advances in Iowa Capitol
Iowa bill would require verification of immigration status for WIC benefits
Iowa bill would require verification of immigration status for WIC benefits
The proposed legislation also would change Medicaid income limits for disabled Iowans.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Iowa bill would require verification of immigration status for WIC benefits
Cedar Rapids, Linn County both open to restructuring waste board
C.R./Linn County waste agency governance reform gains momentum
The agreement calls for exploration of how to ensure regional representation in waste management decisions.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Cedar Rapids, Linn County both open to restructuring waste board
Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges ahead of 2024 election
Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges
Deal limits state's ability to rely on driver's license records for citizenship data.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges ahead of 2024 election
Linn County Board of Supervisors considers multifamily rezoning proposal
Linn County Board of Supervisors considers multifamily rezoning proposal
If approved, a proposed memory care facility would be the first zoned multifamily property in unincorporated Linn County.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Linn County Board of Supervisors considers multifamily rezoning proposal
$50K grant to better support special education students ‘disengaged’ from C.R. schools
$50K grant to support special education students 'disengaged' from C.R. schools
C.R. schools awarded IDEA-DA Continuous Improvement Grant by Iowa Department of Education for demonstrating the district's 'need' and 'commitment' to the work.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:12 PM
$50K grant to better support special education students ‘disengaged’ from C.R. schools
Journalists of The Gazette: Meet Olivia Cohen
Journalists of The Gazette: Meet Olivia Cohen
Get to know The Gazette's Energy and Environment Reporter
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February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Journalists of The Gazette: Meet Olivia Cohen
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VA facilities in Des Moines and Marshalltown will be named in honor of 2 Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in action in Syria last year under legislation introduced by Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
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Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of National Guard soldiers killed in Syria
Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a former Iowa National Guard officer, is introducing legislation that will name facilities in the soldiers' hometowns of Des Moines and Marshalltown.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
VA facilities in Des Moines and Marshalltown will be named in honor of 2 Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in action in Syria last year under legislation introduced by Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
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The Republican chair of Iowa’s House Higher Education Committee has referred three University of Iowa job advertisements to the attorney general for containing “DEI language” — which has been banned by recently-passed legislation.
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Lawmaker refers UI job postings to AG for containing 'DEI language'
The Republican chair of Iowa's House Higher Education Committee has referred three University of Iowa job advertisements to the attorney general for containing "DEI language" -- which has been banned ...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The Republican chair of Iowa’s House Higher Education Committee has referred three University of Iowa job advertisements to the attorney general for containing “DEI language” — which has been banned by recently-passed legislation.
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Lawmaker refers University of Iowa job postings to AG for containing ‘DEI language’
Lawmaker refers UI job postings to AG for containing 'DEI language'
The Republican chair of Iowa's House Higher Education Committee has referred three University of Iowa job advertisements to the attorney general for containing "DEI language" -- which has been banned by recently-passed legislation.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Lawmaker refers University of Iowa job postings to AG for containing ‘DEI language’
Iowa State's offense seeks to "throw haymakers" in year one under head coach Jimmy Rogers
Iowa State football offense under new coach Jimmy Rogers: What to expect
Rogers said last month that he was "shocked" by how quickly and successfully his new offensive line room came together. It's a blend of seasoned talent headlined by Maasai King (Akron), Jake Taylor (Oklahoma) and Gavin Broscious (Michigan State), and returning players such as Austin Barrett and Garrett Rutledge, among several others.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Iowa State's offense seeks to "throw haymakers" in year one under head coach Jimmy Rogers
Former UI social worker who sexually abused patients faces up to 15 years
Former UI social worker who sexually abused, fondled patients faces up to 15 years
A former UIHC social worker was convicted of three counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist. One patient's allegation that he had fondled her led to at least three other patient victims coming forward. One reported that the therapist had sex with her on numerous occasions during sessions and outside of sessions.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Former UI social worker who sexually abused patients faces up to 15 years
Regents seek firm to help find Center for Intellectual Freedom director, net one response
Regents seek firm to find Center for Intellectual Freedom director, net one response
The Board of Regents received just one response to its request for qualifications from consulting firms interested in leading the search for a permanent executive director of its new University of Iowa-based Center for Intellectual Freedom.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Regents seek firm to help find Center for Intellectual Freedom director, net one response
Restaurant week menus for each participant will be revealed later this month. See the full lineup: https://www.thegazette.com/restaurants/cedar-rapids-restaurant-week-returns-with-new-lineup-changes-to-signature-dinner/
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Restaurant week menus for each participant will be revealed later this month. See the full lineup: https://www.thegazette.com/restaurants/cedar-rapids-restaurant-week-returns-with-new-lineup-changes-to-signature-dinner/
Tiffin man charged with sexual exploitation of minors, bestiality
Tiffin man charged with sexual exploitation of minors, bestiality
A Tiffin man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he sent videos using a messaging app that showed children engaging in sex acts, as well as videos showing humans engaging in sex acts with animals.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Tiffin man charged with sexual exploitation of minors, bestiality
Two dead in Marion house fire
Two dead in Marion house fire
Two people have died after being caught in a house fire in Marion Sunday, according to a press release from the Marion Fire Department.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Two dead in Marion house fire
Cedar Rapids Council OKs incentives for 3 multifamily housing projects
Cedar Rapids Council OKs incentives for 3 multifamily housing projects
The three separate projects include a mix of different housing types across the city.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Cedar Rapids Council OKs incentives for 3 multifamily housing projects
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Two school options — an intermediate school model and a 5-8 middle school model — will continue to be studied for viability in an effort to consolidate and close schools to reduce annual budget costs, the C.R. school board agreed Monday in a 5-2 vote. www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
C.R. schools to continue studying intermediate, 5-8 building models
Six elementary schools could close under proposed plans to consolidate, reconfigure Cedar Rapids school district buildings to save $6 million annually.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Two school options — an intermediate school model and a 5-8 middle school model — will continue to be studied for viability in an effort to consolidate and close schools to reduce annual budget costs, the C.R. school board agreed Monday in a 5-2 vote. www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria
Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria
Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a former Iowa National Guard officer, is introducing legislation that will name facilities in the soldiers' hometowns of Des Moines and Marshalltown.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Iowa VA facilities to be named in honor of Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria
Capitol Notebook: Public health advocacy coalition pushing for higher tobacco taxes in Iowa
Public health coalition pushing for higher tobacco taxes in Iowa
Cigarette taxes in Iowa would increase by $1.50 per pack, and all other tobacco products, including vapes, would be taxed similarly under one proposal.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Capitol Notebook: Public health advocacy coalition pushing for higher tobacco taxes in Iowa
Iowa child care advocates press lawmakers on workforce, funding reforms
Iowa child care advocates press lawmakers on workforce, funding reforms
Advocates, providers and parents from across Iowa gathered at the Statehouse this week to press lawmakers for changes they say are critical to stabilizing the state's child care system, as part of Iowa Child Care Coalition Day on the Hill.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Iowa child care advocates press lawmakers on workforce, funding reforms
Utah state parks worth visiting: Snow Canyon and Kodachrome Basin
Planning a vacation? Check out Utah's lesser known gems
From Kodachrome Basin to Snow Canyon, Utah's state parks deliver national park beauty without the crowds.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Utah state parks worth visiting: Snow Canyon and Kodachrome Basin
Iowa lawmakers advance bill tightening immigration checks in state government
Iowa House panel advances Reynolds-backed E-verify bill
Iowa House Republican lawmakers advanced a bill by Gov. Kim Reynolds that would codify an executive order she signed last fall requiring state agencies to verify employment eligibility for new hires through the federal E-Verify system and to confirm immigration status or U.S. citizenship before granting professional licenses.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Iowa lawmakers advance bill tightening immigration checks in state government