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I have been on a hunt for anything to watch this summer. I’m a busy gal, but something to consume and thoughtfully dissect and critique gives a nice little break in an endless sea of things to do over a relentlessly hot summer. So when Netflix brought the 2025 French film “A Private Life” to... The post Review | “A Private Life” comes to American Netflix appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

This review may contain spoilers Lately, I have been a bit hesitant to watch superhero movies, which is ironic because I love the “Spiderverse” movies and adored the recent “Superman” and “Supergirl,” but there’s something about the forced quirkyness and quips of Marvel movies that turn me off to the dominant part of the genre.... The post Review | “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” should hopefully be the last appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

While the majority of the Johnson Board of Supervisors and Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel have voiced support for a new Sheriff’s Office and jail, the proposal continues to face criticism from the public over its size, cost, and scope. During public comment at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ formal meeting on Thursday, community... The post JoCo residents voice opposition to new jail appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Iowa has been added to the list of states with confirmed cases of a parasite-caused gastrointestinal disease linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, the FDA confirmed Wednesday in an update on the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. The New York Times and the Washington Post had already reported on Tuesday that Iowa was one of six states with […]

Cedar Rapids placed no. 8 nationally in a ranking of the top U.S. cities for content creators, ranked by HostingAdvice. According to the article explaining the rankings, listed cities were chosen based on four categories: Connectivity and Infrastructure, Creative Community and Events, Cost of Living and Affordability, and Employment Opportunities. HostingAdvice noted that the cities […] The post Cedar Rapids named in national ranking of cities for content creators appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Nhina Chau, owner of Heavenly Asian Cuisine, will never put freezer-burned veggies in her egg drop soup. She crinkles her nose at the thought of it. “I personally hate the smell of frozen peas and carrots,” Chau said, squirming in her chair. Egg drop soup is a Chinese restaurant classic. The people of West Des […]

A group of 20 young entrepreneurs will once again open their businesses to the public during this year’s Young Entrepreneur Fair during the Uptown Marion Market. The market, held biweekly at Marion’s City Square Park, will feature the group of entrepreneurs-in-training on Sat, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, according to a news release […] The post Youth Entrepreneur Fair announced for Uptown Marion Market appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

In 1973, both David Bowie and Elton John debuted iconic looks along with new albums: Bowie the lightning-bolt face paint of the glam rock singer’s Aladdin Sane and John the rhinestoned jackets that would become his live-show signature after Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Cedar Rapids native Landyn Zane references both costuming choices with electric blue […]

The Eastern Iowa Health Center has announced the opening of a new tele-optometry clinic in Cedar Rapids, part of an expanding list of services offered by the community health center. The clinic, located on the second floor of EIHC’s dental building at 1210 4th Ave. SE, opened July 20 and uses what the health center […] The post Eastern Iowa Health Center opens tele-optometry clinic in Cedar Rapids appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Lang 8/6/26 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has narrowly approved placing a bond issue on the November 3rd ballot that would pay for a new jail and sheriff’s office facility. Thursday’s vote was 3-2, with V.

Edited release 08/05/26 Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday occurs on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. This annual break from sales tax is the perfect time to save on clothes or shoes before the kids head

Hunter 08/06/26 A Louisa County man was arrested earlier this week after a bar fight. KWQC TV reports the incident occurred in Wapello Tuesday night. Deputies say 35-year-old Eric Brewer was intoxicated and assaulting someone when they

Hunter 08/06/26 The University of Iowa College of Engineering is employing NASA satellite data and water-monitoring systems as they develop an early-warning system for nitrate levels in Iowa rivers and streams. The Gazette reports the new Nitrate

Hunter 08/06/26 An Iowa City man wanted for liquor thefts was arrested over the weekend for driving while barred. Police stopped 32-year-old Isaiah Aaron of Nex Avenue at around 11:45pm Sunday near the intersection of Peterson Street

Hunter 08/06/26 An Iowa City man with a warrant is accused of trying to keep officers from taking him into custody. Police observed 48-year-old Luis Carchi of Laurel Street inside a garage at his residence Tuesday night,

Hunter 08/06/26 A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday after reportedly being found with bags of cocaine, and trying to swallow them to destroy evidence. The Gazette reports 42-year-old William Rutledge was observed sleeping in a parked

Hunter 08/06/26 An area man who was placed on probation for an Extortion conviction in November 2025 has allegedly committed additional crimes. An application for revocation of parole was issued July 20th for 45-year-old Marcus Garvin. The