Iowa City Press-Citizen

The Iowa City Press-Citizen is a daily publication located in Iowa City, Iowa, USA. It caters to the residents of Johnson County and parts of nearby counties. Its main rivals include The Gazette from Cedar Rapids, which operates a news bureau in Iowa City, and The Daily Iowan, which is the student-run newspaper of the University of Iowa.

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Iowa DNR’s State Park Passport is back with prizes for visiting each state park, forest

3 days ago | press-citizen.com | Cooper Worth

Visitors to any of Iowa’s state parks and forests this summer can earn points toward prizes each time they visit using the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' State Park Passport. Back for its sixth year, the park passport program incentivizes residents to check out the more than 60 state parks and forests in Iowa using the app. Here's what to know about the 2025 Iowa State Park Passport. How do I get the Iowa State Park Passport app?
'Substantial' DEI, CRT college courses won't be required in Iowa under new proposal

3 days ago | press-citizen.com | Celia Brocker

The Iowa Board of Regents is considering a policy that would restrict the requirement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) courses. The policy would impact Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa starting June 30, 2026. Similar bills restricting DEI and CRT requirements in education failed to pass the Iowa legislature in its most recent session.
Fed up with rent hikes, dim streets and safety concerns, mobile home residents are speaking up

6 days ago | press-citizen.com | Ryan Hansen

Iowa City residents in manufactured home parks owned by Havenpark Communities report rent increases exceeding 50%. Residents describe neglected maintenance, safety concerns like a dangerous tree, inadequate lighting and unresponsive management. One resident, Heather Hix, detailed cost-cutting measures and health issues exacerbated by rising rent and delayed necessary repairs.
See our favorite photos from City High's graduation

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Julia Hansen

Julia HansenIowa City City High School students walk into graduation May 31, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-CitizenIowa City City High School graduates get ready for their commencement ceremony May 31, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-CitizenStenfanie Simpson, left, takes a selfie with other graduates before the Iowa City City High School commencement ceremony May 31, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Girls Iowa high school soccer state tournament 2025: Brackets, schedule for all 3 classes

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Will Kennedy

The Iowa girls high school soccer season is winding down, which means it's almost time to crown a state champion in all three of the state's classes. On Friday, the field for the state tournament was set with 24 total teams punching their ticket to Ames for the state tournament. But by the end of next week, only three will remain, having earned the title of state champions. The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, June 3, in Ames.
Iowa City Liberty drops heartbreaker to Bettendorf in high school girls soccer regional final

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Marc Ray

Marc RayIowa City Press-CitizenWith the ball at her feet five minutes into the match, Iowa City Liberty girls soccer sophomore Morgan Bennett launched a shot that deflected off the hands of the Bettendorf goalkeeper, trickled past the goal line and gave the Lightning an early 1-0 lead. But that lead was erased in the final minute of the game. In desperation mode, the Bulldogs knotted the game, 1-1, with 53 seconds left before they sealed the game with a strike as the game clock hit zero.
Mason Woods, Alexi Thigpen earn Press-Citizen Athlete of the Week honors

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Marc Ray

Iowa City West track athlete Mason Woods and Iowa City Liberty track athlete Alexi Thigpen were voted by readers as the Press-Citizen’s Athletes of the Week for May 19-25. Woods earned boys Athlete of the Week with 57% of the vote. The senior Trojan clinched the Class 4A long jump state title at the Iowa high school state track and field meet on May 23. The Iowa football commit nabbed a school record of 23 feet, 4 ½ inches.
Boys Iowa high school soccer state tournament 2025: See brackets for all 4 classes

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Will Kennedy

The Iowa boys high school soccer season is winding down, which means it's almost time to crown a state champion in all four of the state's classes. On Thursday, the field for the state tournament was set with 32 total teams still alive in the hunt for a title. But by the end of next week, only four will remain, having earned the state championship crown. The tournament kicks off on Monday, June 2. The quarterfinal rounds will be played at regional host sites across the state.
Legislation aiding North Liberty's $1.3M budget 'shortfall' awaits governor's signature

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Ryan Hansen

North Liberty failed to properly notify residents of a public budget hearing. Iowa legislators added a provision to an unrelated and uncontroversial bill to allow North Liberty to rectify the error and avoid a $1.3 million "shortfall."The bill allows North Liberty to certify its budget by July 1, 2025, without penalties and is expected to be signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds' in the coming weeks.
Addi Greene lifts Solon girls soccer past Regina in Class 1A regional semifinals

1 week ago | press-citizen.com | Marc Ray

Wearing the white and orange colors of Solon girls soccer, junior midfielder Sofia Ortega collected the ball on the right side of the field before she uncorked a rainbow shot towards the Iowa City Regina goalkeeper. As players from Solon and Regina swarmed inches from the target zone, senior Addi Greene found an opening and chipped in a goal that increased the Spartans’ lead, 2-0, in the 38th minute.