Celebrating 5 years of being a Gazetter today! 📰

One Gazette reader wondered what draws people to be a school crossing guard. So, they wrote to Curious Iowa, a Gazette series that answers readers’ questions about our state and how it works. @baileycichon.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/news/state/c...

BREAKING: Teen wanted in Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting arrested in Georgia https://www.thegazette.com/news/crime-and-courts/teen-wanted-in-iowa-city-ped-mall-shooting-arrested-in-georgia/article_848404bc-564f-4fbd-a6ec-b603495bc5ef.html 

107 Iowa National Guard soldiers received a warm welcome home yesterday from their friends, family and dogs. Check out the story (with a great video from @baileycichon.bsky.social) here: www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-na...

Saturday was a vibrant celebration of Eastern Iowa's blossoming Hindu community as the Eastern Iowa Hindu Temple and Cultural Center opened its cultural center. Read more here, and be sure to check out the excellent video from @baileycichon.bsky.social! www.thegazette.com/news/eastern...

Former Iowa Governor and former U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad sat down with On Iowa Politics podcast host @erindmurphy.bsky.social to talk about current events, Branstad's time in China and his legacy as the longest serving governor in U.S. history www.thegazette.com/news/politic...

As U.S. gas prices climb to an average over $4/gallon this week, some may be asking, "How are gas prices determined?" I dug into that for Curious Iowa a while back: www.thegazette.com/news/state/c...

My latest for Curious Iowa!

Iowa City school board tables $7.5M in spending cuts https://www.thegazette.com/news/education/iowa-city-school-board-tables-7-5m-in-spending-cuts/article_0e8e36c8-8d12-4290-993e-02a258149ec9.html 

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We do a podcast. We talk about Iowa politics and government. You can listen to or watch our podcast. You should listen to or watch our podcast where we talk about Iowa politics and government. Here is the newest episode of our podcast. www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

Iowa lawmakers mulling Trump’s executive order to protect pesticide makers from lawsuits

I am oh so very proud to be a part of this team! Tune in every Friday for the latest news in Iowa Politics.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill prohibiting partnerships between public schools and libraries

Survey results show Cedar Rapids schools families prefer a plan to move to an intermediate school model over other plans in an effort to reduce millions from the budget. Respondents were the least supportive of a proposed plan to close a high school. www.thegazette.com/k/heres-how-...

This week, Curious Iowa responds to a reader wondering why Iowa high schools do not offer pole vaulting. It was interesting to dive into the history and lasting impacts of this 40-year old decision. www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa...

Iowa lawmakers advance bill allowing over-the-counter ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine

“[If] other people are questioning whether they should [donate], yeah. It’s a yes. You should,” said Kathleen Williams. “It changed our world.” www.thegazette.com/health-care-...

Happy 13th Birthday, On Iowa Politics podcast! Tune in as @erindmurphy.bsky.social and team and team recap this week in Iowa Politics, including Gov. Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State address, the kickoff of the 2026 Legislative Session, and more. www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

A proposal to close six elementary schools and Truman Early Learning Center would save the district up to $7 million annually when fully implemented. https://www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapids-families-advocate-to-keep-their-schools-open-amid-spending-cuts/ 

@erindmurphy.bsky.social and the gang are back! The On Iowa Politics Podcast tackles two big topics on the new year's horizon: Iowa's gubernatorial campaign and the upcoming legislative session. Audio only: player.captivate.fm/episode/caf6... YouTube: youtu.be/_JKRjDalGMs

The eminent domain debate reached a fever pitch during the 2025 session: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/new-proposal-from-new-leader-adds-wrinkle-to-iowa-lawmakers-property-rights-pipeline-debate/ 

View the full gallery of The Gazette's best news photos of 2025: www.thegazette.com/photos/photo...

Looking for ways to ring in 2026 around Eastern Iowa? Check out The Gazette's New Year's Eve events guide: www.thegazette.com/things-to-do...

This year's Best of Curious Iowa list is out now! Revisit the most-read Curious Iowa installments of 2025: www.thegazette.com/article/best...

Did you know the University of Iowa's first mascot wasn't a bird? @vanessamiller12.bsky.social dove into why Iowa is known as the Hawkeye State for this week's installment of Curious Iowa. www.thegazette.com/article/curi...

Never miss an installment of Curious Iowa by signing up for the free Curious Iowa newsletter: rewards.thegazette.com/newsletters/

A new spark of art is adding beauty and safety to a small Iowa City corridor, thanks to a new public art installation. www.thegazette.com/people-place...

A decade later, Iowa Master Naturalists program continues to thrive on one woman’s vision

Can Iowa turn the corner on its doctor shortage? A new report lays out how

Since 2001, a Cedar Rapids resident has been decorating trees along the I-380 Corridor. Now, the tradition is being passed on to her niece. www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa...

Iowa's new law banning handheld use of cellphones went into effect July 1, with officers able to issue only warnings through the end of the year. How many warnings have officers issued? I asked some state and local agencies ... www.thegazette.com/state-govern...

Yesterday, we announced our company is being purchased by Adams MultiMedia, a family-held company based in Minnesota. Read more information on this important development: www.thegazette.com/news/note-fr...

Wondering why the Northern Lights can sometimes be seen in Iowa (like last night)? 🌌 The Gazette's Curious Iowa series has the answer. www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa...

Read about the center's mission: www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...

If passed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the moratorium would expire Nov. 8, 2026. www.thegazette.com/local-govern...

Get caught up on local municipal and school election results! Election results: www.thegazette.com/2025-electio... Local election coverage: www.thegazette.com/campaigns-el... Green Gazette election insert: digitaledition.thegazette.com

View the full photo gallery of The Gazette's best photos for the second half of October 2025: www.thegazette.com/photos/photo...

Comprehensive look at the 2026 attorney general race from @tjbarton83.bsky.social. Worth a read (or a listen using the audio player on the page!)

Can it really be the word of the year if they can't define it? www.thegazette.com/books/dictio...

This story answers how voter registration information is verified, how inactive voters become active again, why ballots may be rejected during early voting, and how recent election laws improve election security!

Judge halts removal of material from State Historical Society’s Iowa City facility

The Gazette's Voter Guide is a hub for information on local candidates and how to vote in Iowa 🗳️ Keep track of important dates, learn about the candidates on your ballot and find your polling place: www.thegazette.com/2025-voter-g...

Curious Iowa: Was there a bomb shelter in McKinley STEAM Academy in Cedar Rapids?

“I specialize in growing things that are hard to find around here and that are culturally important to Black communities in Eastern Iowa,” Mari Hunt Wassink said. Some of that produce includes okra, collard greens, mustard greens and hot peppers. www.thegazette.com/environment-...

The very first On Iowa Politics Podcast Interview is live! In my 1:1 chat with Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, we discuss his decision to not run for governor, whether he'll ever run for Grandpa's seat, what it's like being Speaker, and so much more. www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

Does Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley want to replace Chuck Grassley in the U.S. Senate? www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

View the full gallery of The Gazette's best photos for the first half of October 2025: www.thegazette.com/photos/photo...

How to vote in Iowa’s 2025 city and school elections

Per the state, the Iowa City Research Center will close to the public at the end of December and either relocate its collections to Des Moines or to “partner repositories across the state.” www.thegazette.com/crime-courts...