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Gary 'Smiley' Bloore, an Iowa City institution, dies at 79

Des Moines Register 26 Dec 2025
2, George's Buffet and Donnelly's Pub, he was an indelible part of Iowa City culture ― so much so that, as Iowa City Press-Citizen contributor Dick Hakes recounted in 2021 tribute to Bloore, his face ...
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Meet the Iowans behind immigration advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz

Iowa City Press-Citizen 26 Dec 2025
Castro has been a prominent voice in the movement since her son-in-law, Jorge Gonzalez Ochoa, was publicly arrested by plainclothes officials at Bread Garden Market in downtown Iowa City in September.
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How to get rid of your Christmas tree once the holidays are over

Iowa City Press-Citizen 26 Dec 2025
You may also take your Christmas tree to the nearest landfill, according to the Metro Waste Authority.What cities are participating in the Christmas tree pickup?. The following cities are participating ...
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Iowa City loses beloved ‘Smiley,’ celebrates his generous spirit

The Gazette Cedar Rapids 25 Dec 2025
IOWA CITY — When Gary Lee Bloore came into the world in 1946 in a small town near Maquoketa, his mother described him as a “blue baby.” Gary Lee Bloore — or "Smiley" — died Dec.
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Luna’s Tacos plans expansion with new brick-and-mortar space in Iowa City

The Gazette Cedar Rapids 24 Dec 2025
in Iowa City on Dec ... IOWA CITY — A family-owned food stand is growing with a ... Luna’s Tacos has become a staple in Iowa City since it started appearing at the Iowa City Farmers Market in 2019.
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Recharge with these four post-holiday events in Iowa City this weekend

Iowa City Press-Citizen 24 Dec 2025
Enjoy a relaxing weekend in Iowa City after the holiday hustle and bustle with these events, from a night of dancing to local music ... Enjoy vibrant music and energetic dancing at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City from 10 p.m.
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Former Iowa City West prep Nick Fleckenstein is going bananas

The Gazette Cedar Rapids 24 Dec 2025
Former Iowa City West baseball player Nick Fleckenstein poses in a corn field ... But Iowa City West grad and occasional Lisbon resident Nick Fleckenstein is going for it ... Fleckenstein is back home in Iowa City and Lisbon for now.
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Nelson Brands enjoys new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling coach

The Gazette Cedar Rapids 24 Dec 2025
Iowa City Regina head coach Nelson Brands (left) looks on during the 2025 Regal Wrestling Invitational boys wrestling tournament at Iowa City Regina high school in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Iowa City metro area

Marietta Daily Journal 23 Dec 2025
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Iowa City, IA metro using data from Zillow ... .
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Rural Iowa cities getting millions from USDA for water, safety projects

Des Moines Register 23 Dec 2025
Rural Iowa communities have received more than $8 million in grants and loans from the U.S ... The city of Russell received a more than $2 million loan and a $1.3 million grant to update old water pipes to meet modern standards and reduce water loss.
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Highlander Hotel in Iowa City files for bankruptcy over unpaid loans

Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Dec 2025
Iowa City's Highlander Hotel has filed for bankruptcy over several million dollars in unpaid loans ... of Revenue, Choice Hotels, and Johnson County.The Highlander has long been a staple of Iowa City.
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What were the Iowa City Press-Citizen's most-read stories in 2025?

Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Dec 2025
From feel-good stories, University of Iowa news, and breaking crime, 2025 was a standout year in the Iowa City corridor. As we approach the start of a new year, dive back into the Iowa City Press-Citizen's most-read stories..
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Check the Monday Powerball numbers. An Iowa Lottery ticket almost won

Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Dec 2025
“The holidays are already a special time, and a Powerball jackpot of this size certainly adds to the excitement,” said Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn ... How many Iowa Lottery Powerball tickets were sold? ... That's the sales cutoff time from the Iowa Lottery.
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See Press-Citizen photojournalist Julia Hansen's favorite 2025 photos

Iowa City Press-Citizen 23 Dec 2025
Each year as a news photographer, I take tens of thousands of images while documenting our city and our state, a task I ... The northern lights danced above Iowa City and the surrounding area.
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Schedule announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (City of Iowa City, IA)

Public Technologies 22 Dec 2025
) City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan ... City of Iowa City, IA published this content on December 22, 2025, and is ...

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