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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Home News Sports Go Iowa City Opinion Obituaries EASTERN IOWA Archives USA TODAY Media Business Directory Public Notices More Home News Sports Go Iowa City Opinion Obituaries EASTERN IOWA Archives USA TODAY Media Business Directory Public Notices Search Subscribe salutation Manage Account Access e-Edition Newsletters Pay Bill Report Delivery Issues Pause Delivery Subscriber Guide Help Center Sign Out Have an existing account? Sign In Already have a subscription? Activate Your Account Don't have an account? Create One Advertisement UI president to name interim diversity head University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld says he will name an interim associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion in the... IHSAA amends 2020 high school football schedule University of Iowa provost reassigned Most Recent Blue Moose successor, Elray’s Live & Dive, open Man acharged in December shooting in Iowa City State reports 716 COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Johnson County supervisors pass mask mandate Johnson County could follow Iowa City mask mandate 12 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Johnson County Quick Links E-Edition Life Events Go! Calendar Obituaries Sudoku Crosswords Comics Advertise with Us Data Subscriber Guide USA TODAY NETWORK Data Central Country Mile Support Local Businesses - Buy a Gift Card FOR SUBSCRIBERS Leistikow: Analyzing Iowa’s finances by sport Eliminating sports programs seen as financial liabilities could be one avenue athletic directors take, but it's not an easy discussion. Chad Leistikow | 10 sec ago Joe Toussaint could be ‘X’ factor on top-5 Hawkeye team The speedy sophomore dazzled at times a year ago, but knows he must find more consistency in Year 2. He sees big things for Hawkeyes, if a season is played. Iowa Men's Basketball | 32 mins ago Former state epidemiologist calls for mask mandate “We have an obligation to keep each other safe," says Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, who served 24 years as Iowa's top public health expert. Health | 2 hours ago Reynolds extends public health emergency proclamation The proclamation, which was set to expire Saturday, will now continue through the end of the day on Aug. 23. Politics | 4 hours ago Johnson County supervisors pass mask mandate The Johnson County mask requirement follows the lead of one issued by Iowa City, but lacks a penalty for violations. Eastern Iowa | 23 hours ago Coronavirus in your community vs. the country Has the curve of COVID-19 begun to flatten in your area? Compare the spread of infection across the U.S. News Fact check: What’s true and false about face masks? Looking to cut through the mixed messages about face masks and COVID-19? Here's a roundup of fact-checks on the topic. Health | 4 hours ago See which Iowa businesses received PPP loans The Small Business Administration released a list of businesses that have received emergency pandemic loans of $150,000 or more. News Iowa basketball 2021 recruiting big board Here are some of the top 2021 Iowa targets to keep an eye on as the summer wears on. Iowa Recruiting | 3 hours ago Roesler to resign from Iowa City school board Paul Roesler, who had served since 2016, said he was quitting to join the teaching staff at an Iowa City elementary school. Local | 1 day ago Pie-ynasty: Team Register wins Rhubarb Rumble V When the crumbs settled, Team Register claimed not only glutenous glory, but ensured the Golden Roller will stay in Iowa for another year. Courtney Crowder | 5 hours ago Federal grants fight drugs, COVID-19 effects in Iowa Many organizations — including Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Waterloo Police Department — each year receive $100,000 or more. Crime & Courts | 5 hours ago Track COVID-19 cases in Iowa This map is your interactive guide to confirmed cases, recoveries and deaths from the coronavirus around the state, nation and world. Nation Corrections & Clarifications The following corrections and clarifications have been published by the Iowa City Press-Citizen. News View All Photos FOR SUBSCRIBERS Photos: Kennedy beats Liberty 1-0 in 11 innings 2 days ago Joe Biden fills out Iowa leadership team On Sunday, Biden will be the keynote speaker for the Iowa Democratic Party's annual Hall of Fame event, which will be held virtually. Politics | 10 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS More Iowans turn to home schooling in pandemic Bill Gustoff, a legislative liaison for Homeschool Iowa, said Iowa has relatively few restrictions on parents who want to home-school their children. Education | 10 hours ago View All Photos RAGBRAI photos: Weddings, engagements and love on the ride 10 hours ago Blue Moose successor, Elray’s Live & Dive, open Iowa City's latest music venue, Elray's Live & Dive, has opened where Blue Moose once was. The venue aims to bring a Nashville feel to Iowa City. IC Downtown | 3 hours ago View All Photos Photos: Iowa City bowling alley amid coronavirus 23 hours ago Events Justin Moore with Tracy Lawrence (Rescheduled from 3/27) Dec 2, 2020 - 7:00 PM U.S. Cellular Center Lake County Captains at Cedar Rapids Kernels Jul 24, 2020 - 6:35 PM Veterans Memorial Stadium Lake County Captains at Cedar Rapids Kernels Jul 25, 2020 - 6:35 PM Veterans Memorial Stadium View More Events FOR SUBSCRIBERS Unemployed Iowans about to lose extra payments Whether the $600-a-week supplemental aid will be renewed is uncertain. Democrats and Republicans are far apart on continuing the boost or reducing it. Business | 23 hours ago $308 grocery vouchers for Iowa kids delayed again The grocery vouchers are financed with $76 million in federal money that would have paid for free meals if the pandemic hadn't interrupted school. Health | 23 hours ago Reynolds urges Iowans to ‘mask up,’ but isn’t requiring it Governors in Minnesota, Ohio and Indiana invoked mask requirements this week, joining more than half of states, but Iowa's governor has not done so. Health | 23 hours ago View All Photos Photos: Live performance venue opens in Iowa City 1 day ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Thousands of stores in Ann Taylor family closing Thirty of Loft's 666 stores and outlets will close and 38 of Ann Taylor's 291 locations as part of Ascena Retail Group's bankruptcy. Business | 20 hours ago Enter the Staycay or Vacay Sweepstakes Enter daily between July 24th and August 14th! Contests | 1 day ago Man acharged in December shooting in Iowa City Police said the man, a co-defendant and the victim were arguing over a drug deal when the shooting occurred. Crime & Courts | 1 day ago Principal Park preparing for state tournament during pandemic Principal Park has been hosting the state baseball tournament since 2005. But this summer's event will be unlike any other. High School | 3 hours ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CLASSIFIEDS View All Photos Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City 1 day ago Here are the 2020 state baseball first-round matchups The state baseball tournament begins Friday and Saturday and then runs all next week at Principal Park in Des Moines. High School | 1 day ago Phil Parker: Hawkeye players told me not to change The 22nd-year Iowa coach said in a radio interview that he believes he can speak forcefully to his Hawkeyes because "they know me like I'm family." Iowa Football | 1 day ago View All Photos Photos of Iowa native, Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller 8 hours ago Iowa City/Coralville to host premiere USA Wrestling event this fall USA Wrestling is bringing one of its premiere events to Iowa this fall. Iowa Wrestling | 1 day ago State reports 716 COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths There was a total of 1,681 confirmed coronavirus cases in Johnson County on Thursday, the state said, an increase of 30 from the previous day. News | 1 day ago Following racist incident, Charles City wants break from Waverly-Shell Rock games Charles City cited a pattern of unsportsmanlike behavior among Waverly-Shell Rock fans...