Libbie Randall
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Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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Brooklyn Opera house feature poetry written by late native Mollie Tibbetts
The building underwent renovations starting in May 2019. Construction crews finished the upgrades in June of 2020 but the grand re-opening had to wait until this fall due to the pandemic. → Read More
Father of man hit by stray bullet in Iowa City pleads for justice while son fights for his life
After a stray bullet hit a driver in Iowa City on Sunday, family members of the victim are asking people to come forward who might know something. → Read More
Iowa City residents to vote on tax levy extension that would benefit school district
The Facilities Management Plan, or FMP, consists of a series of projects the district has finished or is still working on. → Read More
UIHC breaks ground at new location
The new UIHC site is on Forevergreen Road and Highway 965. State regulators stalled the project after competing hospitals argued this project would hurt their bottom lines. → Read More
Parents concerned about new procedures at Roosevelt Middle School
According to a letter sent out to families, students must identify themselves to any staff members while in the hallway, they cannot be in the hallway longer that 5 minutes unless staff pre-approves it, students must keep their hands and objects to themselves, among other rules. → Read More
Businesses prepare for busy weekend in Iowa City, projected to bring in over $20 million to the community
Pfeiffer says all the hotels in the area are nearly sold out, and the remaining vacant rooms are going for very high rates. → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
50 years later, teen’s cold-case slaying solved in Iowa
On Sept. 24, 2021, exactly 50 years after the 17-year-old's body was found, investigators said they confirmed the suspect to be George M. Smith using DNA technology, → Read More
Univ. of Iowa is giving away prizes in exchange for proof of vaccination
They’re calling it the “UI COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program”. Students show proof that they are vaccinated and entered in a raffle. → Read More
Montezuma community members react to discovery of human remains
Some in the community said they don’t know the family personally, but are concerned that this months long investigation could end with the confirmation that those remains might be Xavier. → Read More
Baseball hall of famer, Frank Thomas has plans to add to Field of Dreams sit under new ownership
Thursday, during a news conference, Thomas announced his group, This Is Heaven, LLC, will purchase the controlling interest in the site. They will buy it from “Go the Distance Baseball”, a group that has owned the movie site for more than a decade. → Read More
Iowa City parents discuss whether or not they plan to vaccinate their elementary-aged students
Pfizer’s clinical trial included more than 2,200 children ages 5 to 11. It showed the covid-19 vaccine was safe and effective, but that’s not enough for all parents. → Read More
Local business leaders discuss workforce challenges amid pandemic
Business leaders in the area talked about obstacles like lack of child care and education to workforce pipelines that are preventing them from keeping employees amid a pandemic. → Read More
Private schools in Iowa still cannot legally instate mask mandates
Non-public schools in Iowa still have to adhere to state law preventing mask mandates. It all comes down to phrasing. In a judge’s order that came earlier this month prevented enforcement of state law that bans mask mandates, only parents of public school students presented the case. → Read More
Englert Theatre re-opens after 18 months off, unveiling additions from capital campaign
Englert showcased its renovations last week with an open house. In early 2019 they began the “Strengthen, Grow, Evolve” Campaign.. → Read More
UIHC aims to maintain clinical workforce amid pandemic ‘burnout’
Although the New York Times is reporting it’s at 101% capacity, the hospital says it hasn’t limited elective surgeries as others hospitals have. → Read More