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Curious Iowa: Why does Iowa have a city west of the Missouri River?

Curious Iowa: Why does Iowa have a city west of the Missouri River?

Bailey Cichon Curious Iowa 4h ago4h ago

A flood in 1877 was the catalyst for a recurring boundary dispute between Nebraska and Iowa that caught the town of Carter Lake in the middle.

Judge leans toward confirming Mercy IC liquidation plan exposing MercyOne

Judge leans toward confirming Mercy IC liquidation plan exposing MercyOne

Higher Ed 49m ago49m ago

Woman charged with stealing more than $18,000 using others’ identities

Woman charged with stealing more than $18,000 using others’ identities

Crime and Courts 9m ago9m ago

Iowa universities set highest dorm rate hikes in years

Iowa universities set highest dorm rate hikes in years

Higher Ed May. 19, 2024 5:30 am1d ago

Iowa’s white oaks are dying. New test kits could show why.

Iowa’s white oaks are dying. New test kits could show why.

Environmental News 3h ago3h ago

Curiosity key to Harry Smith’s Central College classroom

Curiosity key to Harry Smith’s Central College classroom

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Sponsored: Moving? 4 Tips for Setting Up Wi-Fi in Your New Home

Sponsored: Moving? 4 Tips for Setting Up Wi-Fi in Your New Home

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Cleared for takeoff? Tax credits provide runway for cleaner jet fuel

Cleared for takeoff? Tax credits provide runway for cleaner jet fuel

Cleared for takeoff? Tax credits provide runway for cleaner jet fuel

Tom Barton Business News 3h ago3h ago

Iowa lawmakers failed to advance nursing home legislation. Why and what’s next?

Iowa lawmakers failed to advance nursing home legislation. Why and what’s next?

Iowa lawmakers failed to advance nursing home legislation. Why and what’s next?

Tom Barton State Government 4h ago4h ago

C.R. OKs incentives for $8.5M commercial facilities, ‘Muskwaki’ building redevelopment

C.R. OKs incentives for $8.5M commercial facilities, ‘Muskwaki’ building redevelopment

C.R. OKs incentives for $8.5M commercial facilities, ‘Muskwaki’ building redevelopment

Marissa Payne Local Government May. 20, 2024 5:00 am5h ago

Photos: Houby Days in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village

Photos: Houby Days in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village

Photos: Houby Days in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village

Geoff Stellfox Photos and Videos May. 19, 2024 11:52 am22h ago

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Can you stand the heat? Sigourney pitcher Carly Goodwin thrives in it

Can you stand the heat? Sigourney pitcher Carly Goodwin thrives in it

Jeff Linder Prep Baseball and Prep Softball 2h ago2h ago

Sigourney pitcher Carly Goodwin piles up the strikeouts and looks to lead the Savages deep into the high-temp, high-stakes territory of the state tournament in July.

Iowa high school softball 2024: Gazette area teams to watch

Iowa high school softball 2024: Gazette area teams to watch

Jeff Linder Prep Baseball and Prep Softball 2h ago2h ago

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Iowa high school softball 2024: Gazette area players to watch

Iowa high school softball 2024: Gazette area players to watch

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Marion reaches boys’ state golf meet for first time since 2006

Marion reaches boys’ state golf meet for first time since 2006

Marion reaches boys’ state golf meet for first time since 2006

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A bargain signing for Minnesota Twins, Ricardo Olivar of C.R. Kernels is a legit prospect

A bargain signing for Minnesota Twins, Ricardo Olivar of C.R. Kernels is a legit prospect

A bargain signing for Minnesota Twins, Ricardo Olivar of C.R. Kernels is a legit prospect

Minor League Sports 2h ago2h ago

Former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton is now Mr. Indianapolis

Former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton is now Mr. Indianapolis

Former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton is now Mr. Indianapolis

Iowa State Basketball May. 18, 2024 10:07 pm1d ago

State track and field roundup: Western Dubuque, Lisbon earn state championships

State track and field roundup: Western Dubuque, Lisbon earn state championships

State track and field roundup: Western Dubuque, Lisbon earn state championships

High School Track and Field May. 18, 2024 8:17 pm1d ago

Noelle Steines wins 2 more state titles with mom’s motivational message in mind

Noelle Steines wins 2 more state titles with mom’s motivational message in mind

Noelle Steines wins 2 more state titles with mom’s motivational message in mind

High School Track and Field May. 18, 2024 8:12 pm1d ago

Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman adds 800 and 1,600 titles to phenomenal weekend

Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman adds 800 and 1,600 titles to phenomenal weekend

Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman adds 800 and 1,600 titles to phenomenal weekend

High School Track and Field May. 18, 2024 7:50 pm1d ago

Photos: Saturday’s state track and field events

Photos: Saturday’s state track and field events

Photos: Saturday’s state track and field events

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The Moon, the Wolf, the Sparrow, and Rubin

The Moon, the Wolf, the Sparrow, and Rubin

Jacqueline Briggs Martin Books May. 19, 2024 5:00 am1d ago

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Saxon heading to C.R. on double bill

Saxon heading to C.R. on double bill

Saxon heading to C.R. on double bill

Music May. 17, 2024 12:33 pm2d ago

Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row on tour coming to Riverside

Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row on tour coming to Riverside

Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row on tour coming to Riverside

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2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

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Opinion: Old scribbler inspired by daughter staying in Iowa to fight

Opinion: Old scribbler inspired by daughter staying in Iowa to fight

Opinion: Old scribbler inspired by daughter staying in Iowa to fight

Staff Columnists May. 19, 2024 5:00 am1d ago

Will student loan forgiveness deliver Biden’s re-election? Or will it be his doom?

Will student loan forgiveness deliver Biden’s re-election? Or will it be his doom?

Will student loan forgiveness deliver Biden’s re-election? Or will it be his doom?

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Opinion: We are not living in a post-racial world

Opinion: We are not living in a post-racial world

Opinion: We are not living in a post-racial world

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Opinion : Rural poverty — Iowa looks better, but the rust is setting in

Opinion : Rural poverty — Iowa looks better, but the rust is setting in

Opinion : Rural poverty — Iowa looks better, but the rust is setting in

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Opinion: Conservation is needed to save Iowa’s soil

Opinion: Conservation is needed to save Iowa’s soil

Opinion: Conservation is needed to save Iowa’s soil

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Opinion: Improving Iowa's future with conservative budgeting and tax cuts

Opinion: Improving Iowa's future with conservative budgeting and tax cuts

Opinion: Improving Iowa's future with conservative budgeting and tax cuts

Guest Columnists May. 19, 2024 5:00 am1d ago

2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

2024 C.R. Downtown Farmers Markets begin May 25

Things To Do May. 16, 2024 6:00 am4d ago

Saatvik Swaad opens in NewBo City Market with vegetarian Indian food

Saatvik Swaad opens in NewBo City Market with vegetarian Indian food

Saatvik Swaad opens in NewBo City Market with vegetarian Indian food

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Restaurants May. 16, 2024 10:17 am4d ago

Here are the locations that Red Lobster is closing in the US

Here are the locations that Red Lobster is closing in the US

Here are the locations that Red Lobster is closing in the US

Business News May. 14, 2024 4:18 pm5d ago

Try these easy-to-make Chicken gyros with tzatziki salad and Turkish bread

Try these easy-to-make Chicken gyros with tzatziki salad and Turkish bread

Try these easy-to-make Chicken gyros with tzatziki salad and Turkish bread

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Recipes May. 12, 2024 4:15 am8d ago

Woman charged with stealing more than $18,000 using others’ identities

Woman charged with stealing more than $18,000 using others’ identities

Woman charged with stealing more than $18,000 using others’ identities

Crime and Courts 9m ago9m ago

Court allows former Iowa City officer to appeal civil service commission’s ruling

Court allows former Iowa City officer to appeal civil service commission’s ruling

Court allows former Iowa City officer to appeal civil service commission’s ruling

Crime and Courts May. 17, 2024 4:23 pm2d ago

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

Crime and Courts May. 17, 2024 9:42 am3d ago

Palo woman accused of killing stepmom denies suffocating her, blames boyfriend

Palo woman accused of killing stepmom denies suffocating her, blames boyfriend

Palo woman accused of killing stepmom denies suffocating her, blames boyfriend

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