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Marion driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Wanatee Park
Marion driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Wanatee ParkA Marion man was seriously injured early Wednesday morning in a rollover crash on Highway 13, according to a Linn County Sheriff's Office news release.www.thegazette.comCedar Rapids-set book both a story and a treasure hunt
Cedar Rapids-set book both a story and a treasure huntAn author who used to live in Cedar Rapids launched a young adult novel that's also a real treasure hunt. “City of Five Seasons” hides beacons throughout the city for readers to discover. And you can find more puzzles at his events this weekend.www.thegazette.comIowa launches nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program
Iowa launches nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant programIowa Central Community College's EMT program is the first to be recognized as a Workforce Pell Grant participant nationwide. Trump administration officials joined Gov. Kim Reynolds at the school inwww.thegazette.comMuhlbauer says Iowa should restore local control as officials criticize property tax law
Democrats make local control key issue in Iowa governor's raceDemocratic Lt. Gov. nominee Dave Muhlbauer met with Linn County officials who said state policies are straining local budgets and services.www.thegazette.comHard rock band Sevendust brings latest tour to Cedar Rapids
Hard rock band Sevendust brings latest tour to Cedar RapidsHard rock band Sevendust will return to Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.www.thegazette.comFive players to watch during Iowa football training camp
Five players to watch during Iowa football training campIowa football prepares for its 2026 season with several breakout stars emerging during fall training camp as they build on a 9-4 2025 campaign and compete for key depth chart spots ahead of the opener against Northern Illinois on September 5.www.thegazette.comThree things to know for Iowa football training camp
Three things to know for Iowa football training campIowa football officially begins its 2026 preseason training camp on August 5, aiming to validate its No. 22 preseason USA Today Coaches Poll ranking with key battles at quarterback, defensive line, and special teams all underway.www.thegazette.comA Cedar Rapids man is accused of repeatedly trying to swallow bags of cocaine Tuesday to destroy evidence, according to a Linn County criminal complaint.
Handcuffed C.R. man accused of trying to eat cocaine from vehicle hoodA Cedar Rapids man is accused of repeatedly trying to swallow bags of cocaine Tuesday to destroy evidence, according to a Linn County criminal complaint.www.thegazette.comNew Iowa soccer coach Dean Ward prepares to continue Hawkeyes success on pitch in 2026 season
New Iowa soccer coach Dean Ward prepares to continue Hawkeyes success on pitch in 2026 seasonIowa soccer embarks on a new chapter with first-year head coach Dean Ward, focusing on fresh tactics and a free-flowing style to enhance creativity and team performance. Despite a low preseason ranking, the Hawkeyes aim to let their play on the field define their success this season.www.thegazette.comHawk Off the Press: Madison Hricik and David Eickholt (8/4/26)
Hawk Off the Press: Madison Hricik and David Eickholt (8/4/26)""www.thegazette.comAuditor: Iowa nursing home inspections improve, but staffing is low
State Auditor: Iowa nursing home inspections improveAuditor: Iowa fixed nursing home inspection backlog. The bigger challenge now is finding enough workers.www.thegazette.comUI Health Care nationally ranked in two specialties, down from past years
UI Health Care nationally ranked in two of 14 specialtiesRanking in the top 50 nationally in 7 specialties a decade ago — and 9 in 2014 — University of Iowa Health Care in U.S. News & World Report’s new “best hospitals” rankings cracked the top 50 in two of 14: ophthalmology and obstetrics and gynecology.www.thegazette.comThe human remains found last month, near S.T. Morrison Park and Coralville Recreation Center, have been identified as a Coralville man who went missing in October 2023: https://bit.ly/4wIBwyu
Herbert Hoover museum upgrade offers immersive experience
Herbert Hoover museum upgrade offers immersive experienceA project years in the making is set to debut Thursday, Aug. 6, when the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch reopens to the public after extensivewww.thegazette.comFamiliar Cat Cafe opens as first cat cafe in Linn County https://www.thegazette.com/lifestyles/food-drink/familiar-cat-cafe-opens-as-first-cat-cafe-in-linn-county/article_cd09e02e-672f-43db-ac04-53e1d02507ed.html
A former Iowa State graduate student is suing for disability discrimination and retaliation: https://www.thegazette.com/news/education/disabled-student-sues-iowa-state-for-harassment-retaliation-severe-chemical-hazards/article_9bbc0eb8-ff4e-42a1-a0a4-fc6a00d463d2.html
7 Corridor restaurant leaders on ‘40 Women to Watch’ list
These 7 women are blazing hospitality trails in the CorridorSeven women representing Linn, Johnson and Washington counties were named Monday to the Iowa Restaurant Association’s “40 Women to Watch in Iowa’s Hospitality Industry.”www.thegazette.com21 candidates to speak on ‘Political Soapbox’ at State Fair
21 candidates to speak on ‘Political Soapbox’ at State FairThe two candidates for Iowa governor, Rob Sand and Zach Lahn, are among the 21 office-seekers who will speak at the Des Moines Register’s Political Soapbox when the Iowa State Fair starts this month.www.thegazette.com
