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Independent candidate Michael Bridgford is jumping into Iowa’s competitive 1st Congressional District race www.thegazette.com/news/politics/independen...

Iowa House lawmakers advance state aid increase for charter schools Iowa lawmakers also OK'd lifting the cap on the number of nonrelated students allowed to be instructed in a homeschool setting at the same time.

Legislation creating more support for charter schools, requiring certain state aid to follow students to charter schools and allows charter schoolteachers to opt into the state’s public employee retirement program. @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/news/politic...

Iowa City school board member questions if district can fulfill promise of $14.5M toward construction of new Coralville Recreation Center An Iowa City school board member questioned if the district can fulfill its promise of $14.5 million toward construction of new Coralville Recreation Center and pool.

Iowa City school board member Mitch Lingo is questioning the district’s ability to fulfill its promise to contribute $14 million for the construction of Coralville’s new recreation center after years of overspending and recent budget cutting. www.thegazette.com/news/educati...

17-year-old charged in stabbing another teen over water bead gun fight Cedar Rapids teen charged in stabbing over Orbeez gun fight

17-year-old charged in stabbing another teen over water bead gun fight

Former Iowa State star center Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State Audi Crooks, Iowa State’s second all-time leading scorer, has committed to play for Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Conference after entering the transfer portal this spring. Crooks scored 2,256 points in three seasons and was a key player for ISU before joining a conference rival.

Former Iowa State star center Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State

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One of the victims is in critical condition and the other four are in stable condition following the shootings www.thegazette.com/news/crime-and-courts/fi...

Jennifer Chiaverini stitches together fiction and fabric Bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini discusses her latest Elm Creek Quilts novel, "The Patchwork Players," and her upcoming visit to the Marion Public Library on April 23.

Jennifer Chiaverini stitches together fiction and fabric

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Angels among us www.thegazette.com/multimedia/photos/angels...

How did Brandon become home to Iowa’s largest frying pan? Located in Brandon, Iowa’s largest frying pan has been a silly detour for Interstate 380 travelers since 2004. Curious Iowa investigates.

How did Brandon become home to Iowa’s largest frying pan?

Iowa City schools looking to sell former HQ to city The Iowa City Community School District is looking at selling its former district headquarters to the city of Iowa City for $3.2 million.

Iowa City schools looking to sell former HQ to city

Guardrails for government will work Iowa’s property tax system is undeniably complex, but the fundamental driver of rising tax burdens is straightforward: spending growth.

Opinion: Guardrails for government will work

Voters need to know candidate stances on new jail All candidates have to make their position on a new facility very clear. No word games, no equivocations, no “yes ands” and no deals. Just a straightforward stance on a

Opinion: Voters need to know candidate stances on new jail

Tax thieves should get mandatory prison time A justice system works best when the rules are clear, the penalties are real, and everyone is held to the same standard — no matter who they are or what

Opinion: Tax thieves should get mandatory prison time

Public safety without compromise: The Republican approach Serious crimes like murder, human trafficking, assaults on law enforcement, and organized retail theft carry serious consequences. Republicans have strengthened penalties for coordinated theft and looting, making clear that the

Opinion: Public safety without compromise: The Republican approach

Much-needed terrific outing for Nolan Santos of C.R. Kernels Pitcher Nolan Santos of the Cedar Rapids Kernels missed all last baseball season with a torn lat. He didn’t have good results in his first three outings this season upon his return, but turned that around Sunday with five superb innings in his team’s 8-0 loss to Quad Cities.

Much-needed terrific outing for Nolan Santos of C.R. Kernels

Our ‘time of trouble’ began with pickleball and a bad break Unaffordable healthcare and too costly insurance coverage is a crisis and will continue to be “America’s time of trouble” until politicians find a lasting bipartisan solution. Other countries have found

Opinion: Our ‘time of trouble’ began with pickleball and a bad break

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Photo Gallery: Quad Cities River Bandits at Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday, April 19, 2026 www.thegazette.com/multimedia/photos/photo-...

Nick Meyer grows into leadership role as Mustangs thrive Mount Mercy’s senior catcher Nick Meyer embraces a leadership role, drawing from past mentors to set a positive example for his teammates while helping produce a strong season led by a 28-11 overall record and 15-3 Heart of America Athletic Conference mark.

Nick Meyer’s impact grows in Mount Mercy Mustangs’ success

Stop asking about agriculture and cancer, and don’t eat your spinach Agriculture is not a cancer culprit, GOP lawmakers insist. Besides, defenders of agricultural pollution, aficionados of hog manure and corporate interests making a bundle selling fertilizer and other crop inputs

Stop asking about agriculture and cancer, and don’t eat your spinach

Their cries for help are ignored, but Black mothers deserve to live and watch their children grow Black Maternal Health Week ends, but the work continues. This is a solvable problem, and it starts with knowledge. You have a role to play as well, whether it is

Their cries for help are ignored, but Black mothers deserve to live and watch their children grow

Business Notes for April 19, 2026 The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the

Business Notes for April 19, 2026

Summit sold its pipeline as a greenhouse gas solution. Now, it’ll be used for fossil fuels, too Summit Carbon Solutions now says its proposed pipeline will be used to drive domestic oil and gas production in a process known as enhanced oil recovery, which injects CO2 gas into wells.

Summit sold its pipeline as a greenhouse gas solution. Now, it’ll be used for fossil fuels, too

How Johnson County worked to get Kent Park Lake off the state’s impaired waters list Kent Park was officially removed from the impaired waters list in 2024 after nearly a decade of watershed improvement projects that were a result of collaboration between Johnson County Conservation,

How Johnson County worked to get Kent Park Lake off the state’s impaired waters list

This school planning expert helps Iowa schools make data-informed decisions Rob Schwarz is a school planning expert, analyzing enrollment trends and boundaries for districts across the Midwest — including Cedar Rapids — so school leaders can make data-driven decisions.

This school planning expert helps Iowa schools make data-informed decisions

Here’s why farmers aren’t putting all the eggs in one basket Farming is a tough job with high risks and often dwindling returns. Here’s why Iowa’s farmers persist in agriculture — and how.

Iowa farmers face tough challenges as costs surge, crop prices stagnate

Multiple victims shot at Iowa City's Ped Mall Iowa City police are investigating a shooting with multiple victims that happened during a large fight early Sunday morning at Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall.

Multiple victims shot at Iowa City's Ped Mall

Collins lands Army aircraft contract Cedar Rapids-based Collins Aerospace has been awarded multiple contracts from Bell Textron to deliver five systems for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

Collins lands Army aircraft contract

Digital handyman CJ Flynn helps seniors tackle technology Flynn empowers clients to see devices as tools, not intimidating implements.

Digital handyman CJ Flynn helps seniors tackle technology

What is National Scam Survivors Day? BBB established National Scam Survivor Day on the second Thursday in May each year to recognize the brave people who report their experiences to benefit others and help identify and stop scammers.

What is National Scam Survivors Day?

Summit has no one to blame but itself If HF2104 is passed in its original form as sent from the House to the Senate, eminent domain cannot be used as a threat in easement negotiations. Legislators will have

Opinion: Summit has no one to blame but itself