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Washington wraps up a share of the MVC Valley Division championship
Washington wraps up a share of the MVC Valley Division championship
Girls basketball: Cedar Rapids Washington forces 11 first-quarter turnovers and blast short-handed City High, 61-31, to earn at least a share of the MVC Valley Division championship.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Washington wraps up a share of the MVC Valley Division championship
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February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Photos: Cedar Rapids Washington vs. Iowa City City High girls basketball - (2/13/26)
Photos: Cedar Rapids Washington vs. Iowa City City High girls basketball - (2/13/26)
Wash's Samantha Becker (44) shoots the ball during a girls basketball game between Cedar Rapids Washington and Iowa City City …
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February 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Photos: Cedar Rapids Washington vs. Iowa City City High girls basketball - (2/13/26)
Photo Gallery: Girls’ Bowling 3A State Tournament on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Photo Gallery: Girls' Bowling 3A State Tournament on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Action from the class 3A individual tournament of the 2026 state bowling championships at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo
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February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Photo Gallery: Girls’ Bowling 3A State Tournament on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Iowa vs. No. 13 Purdue men’s basketball glance: Time/TV/game info (Feb. 14, 2026)
Iowa vs. No. 13 Purdue men's basketball glance: Time/TV/game info (Feb. 14, 2026)
The Hawkeyes will play in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena, facing a Purdue team fresh off an overtime win over Nebraska.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Iowa vs. No. 13 Purdue men’s basketball glance: Time/TV/game info (Feb. 14, 2026)
New Melleray Abbey pauses accepting new members as its community shrinks
New Melleray Abbey pauses accepting new members as its community shrinks
As its community ages, New Melleray Abbey in Dubuque has decided that it will no longer accept new members, which includes candidates to become Trappist monks at the Abbey.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
New Melleray Abbey pauses accepting new members as its community shrinks
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
With electricity bills rising, some states consider data center laws
Some states are trying to keep the nation's growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
Bankruptcy judge denies MercyOne request to dismiss Mercy Iowa City complaint
Bankruptcy judge denies MercyOne request to dismiss Mercy Iowa City complaint
Continuing the Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy saga now in its third year, a judge this week denied MercyOne's request he dismiss the liquidated hospital's complaint against it, in part, for being too long, detailed and wordy.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Bankruptcy judge denies MercyOne request to dismiss Mercy Iowa City complaint
Appeals court overturns murder conviction of Cedar Rapids man in Marion bar shooting
Appeals court overturns murder conviction of Cedar Rapids man in Marion bar shooting
Appeals court overturns first-degree murder conviction of Duval Walker Jr., who fatally shot Cameron Barnes on March 17, 2023 in a Marion bar. The court granted a new trial to Walker based on a juror having "actual bias" because he had knowledge of Walker's previous conviction, which a judge had excluded from evidence at trial to avoid any prejudiced against Walker.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Appeals court overturns murder conviction of Cedar Rapids man in Marion bar shooting
Coralville to restart search for contractor to lead $54 million rec center project
Coralville to restart contractor process for $54 million rec center
City staff still anticipate breaking ground this summer, assuming there are no other delays.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Coralville to restart search for contractor to lead $54 million rec center project
Iowa bus crash killed a 19-year-old college baseball player from South Dakota
Iowa bus crash killed 19-year-old college baseball player from South Dakota
Outfielder from Rapid City was in his first year at Iowa Lakes Community College
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February 13, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Iowa bus crash killed a 19-year-old college baseball player from South Dakota
Capitol Notebook: ‘Iowa Medical Freedom Act’ would limit publicly required vaccinations
'Iowa Medical Freedom Act' would limit publicly required vaccinations
Under the proposal, Iowa businesses, schools and government entities would be prohibited from denying services, access, employment or benefits based on whether a person has received vaccinations
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February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Capitol Notebook: ‘Iowa Medical Freedom Act’ would limit publicly required vaccinations
Tears of joy at Sioux City welcome home ceremony for Iowa National Guard members
Tears of joy at Sioux City ceremony for Iowa National Guard members
Troops had been deployed to Middle East as part of Operation Inherent Resolve
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February 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Tears of joy at Sioux City welcome home ceremony for Iowa National Guard members
Iowa bill codifying SNAP restrictions, allowing over-the-counter ivermectin advances
Iowa bill codifying SNAP restrictions, allowing over-the-counter ivermectin advances
Iowa House lawmakers advanced Gov. Kim Reynolds' sweeping health care legislation, which includes codifying SNAP and Summer EBT waivers and allowing over-the-counter ivermectin, on Thursday.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Iowa bill codifying SNAP restrictions, allowing over-the-counter ivermectin advances
Photos: A family outing on a warm winter day
Photos: A family outing on a warm winter day
The Rodriguez family went on a family outing to City Park in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, February 12, 2026 to take advantage of the warmer temperature.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Photos: A family outing on a warm winter day
Iowa libraries warn of potential impact of bill to restrict inappropriate material
Iowa libraries warn of potential impact of bill to restrict inappropriate material
Supporters of proposed legislation that would allow parents to sue libraries say they merely want to protect children
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February 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Iowa libraries warn of potential impact of bill to restrict inappropriate material
The building has a rich history, having served the community in remarkable ways over many decades. https://www.thegazette.com/history/landmark-marion-building-begins-its-next-chapter/
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The building has a rich history, having served the community in remarkable ways over many decades. https://www.thegazette.com/history/landmark-marion-building-begins-its-next-chapter/
Why Iowa Republicans voted to keep Trump’s Canada tariffs — and why Democrats say farmers will pay
Iowa delegation rejects tariff rollback as critics warn of rising farm costs
Iowa's all-Republican congressional delegation voted against a House effort to roll back President Trump's tariffs on Canada, setting off sharp criticism from Democrats who say the policy is hurting farmers and raising costs for families.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Why Iowa Republicans voted to keep Trump’s Canada tariffs — and why Democrats say farmers will pay
Iowa child care centers could get federal grants for nights and weekends under Hinson bill
Iowa providers could tap federal funds for after-hours child care under Hinson bill
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has reintroduced bipartisan legislation creating a federal pilot program to help child care providers expand services beyond traditional business hours.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Iowa child care centers could get federal grants for nights and weekends under Hinson bill
To make ends meet, the district will need to take out “a series of loans,” school officials said Tuesday. https://www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-schools-facing-up-to-6-million-budget-shortfall-next-year-seeking-loans-after-overspendi/
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
To make ends meet, the district will need to take out “a series of loans,” school officials said Tuesday. https://www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-schools-facing-up-to-6-million-budget-shortfall-next-year-seeking-loans-after-overspendi/
Eastern Iowa schools enter boys state swimming meet with something to prove
Eastern Iowa boys swimming enter state meet with something to prove
Cedar Falls, Iowa City West and Linn-Mar are the top three ranked teams. Any one of the three could take home the team title. Defending champion Dubuque Hempstead is ranked eight and Cedar Rapids Washington is 10th.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Eastern Iowa schools enter boys state swimming meet with something to prove
Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill that could revoke or deny educator licenses for publicly celebrating politically motivated violence. https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-house-advances-charlie-kirk-bill-targeting-educators-speech-on-political-violence/
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill that could revoke or deny educator licenses for publicly celebrating politically motivated violence. https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-house-advances-charlie-kirk-bill-targeting-educators-speech-on-political-violence/
Iowa House advances Charlie Kirk bill targeting educators’ speech on political violence
Bill would revoke Iowa teachers' licenses over posts 'celebrating' Kirk death
Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill that could revoke or deny educator licenses for publicly celebrating politically motivated violence, including comments about Charlie Kirk's death.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Iowa House advances Charlie Kirk bill targeting educators’ speech on political violence
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The I.C. school district is anticipating about $6 million in budget reductions — and more cuts in subsequent years — after spending more on salaries than it could afford. To make ends meet, the district will need to take out “a series of loans.” www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
I.C. schools facing up to $6 million budget shortfall, seeking loans after overspending
The Iowa City school district is anticipating about $6 million in budget reductions next academic year — and more cuts in subsequent years — after spending more on salaries than it could afford.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The I.C. school district is anticipating about $6 million in budget reductions — and more cuts in subsequent years — after spending more on salaries than it could afford. To make ends meet, the district will need to take out “a series of loans.” www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
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A $50,000 grant awarded to the Cedar Rapids school district will fund initiatives next school year aimed at improving student achievement and outcomes for students with disabilities. www.thegazette.com/k/50k-grant-...
$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 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A $50,000 grant awarded to the Cedar Rapids school district will fund initiatives next school year aimed at improving student achievement and outcomes for students with disabilities. www.thegazette.com/k/50k-grant-...