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Things to do this week in Eastern Iowa (12/22/25 - 12/27/25)
Things to do this week in Eastern Iowa
6 festive events from around Eastern Iowa
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December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Things to do this week in Eastern Iowa (12/22/25 - 12/27/25)
Southeast Iowa country band Linc & the Drifters to perform at Wildwood Saloon
From a one-off talent show performance to the recording studio, Linc & the Drifters will preview songs from their forthcoming album at the Wildwood
Southeast Iowa country band Linc & the Drifters will perform Saturday, Dec. 27, at Wildwood Saloon.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Southeast Iowa country band Linc & the Drifters to perform at Wildwood Saloon
Healthy holiday gift ideas
Healthy holiday gift ideas from Hy-Vee dietitians
The holidays are a time to enjoy the season and extend appreciation for friends, family and coworkers. This year, try taking a mindful approach to gift-giving and incorporate a healthy holiday theme. It's the perfect way to share a gift that contributes to overall health and well-being.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Healthy holiday gift ideas
The sights and sounds sitting in the student section of an Iowa men’s basketball game.
The sights and sounds sitting in the student section of an Iowa men's basketball game.
The Hawkeyes are in a new era of men's basketball under head coach Ben McCollum. But what's the student perspective of an Iowa game? Reporter Madison Hricik found out.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The sights and sounds sitting in the student section of an Iowa men’s basketball game.
Iowa City loses beloved ‘Smiley,’ celebrates his generous spirit
Iowa City loses beloved 'Smiley,' celebrates his generous spirit
Gary Lee "Smiley" Bloore, one of the most recognized faces across Iowa City and beyond — known for the kindness he freely offered everyone he met — died this week.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Iowa City loses beloved ‘Smiley,’ celebrates his generous spirit
Luna’s Tacos plans expansion with new brick-and-mortar space in Iowa City
Luna's Tacos plans expansion with new brick-and-mortar space in Iowa City
A family-owned food stand is growing with a new brick-and-mortar near the Pedestrian Mall.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Luna’s Tacos plans expansion with new brick-and-mortar space in Iowa City
Casa Don Julio brings new Mexican restaurant in Marion
Casa Don Julio brings new Mexican restaurant in Marion
A new Mexican option has landed in Marion.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Casa Don Julio brings new Mexican restaurant in Marion
Judge pauses Summit opponents’ lawsuit while proposed permit changes proceed
Judge pauses Summit opponents' lawsuit while proposed permit changes proceed
Polk County judge ruled in favor of Summit's motion to pause the case that landowners, counties and the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed in 2024.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Judge pauses Summit opponents’ lawsuit while proposed permit changes proceed
National Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings: Little change atop the latest NCAA Division I poll
Little change atop NWCA Division I men's wrestling dual rankings
Iowa State and Iowa remained at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, and UNI dropped to No. 16 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division I dual rankings.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
National Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings: Little change atop the latest NCAA Division I poll
Nelson Brands enjoys new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling coach
Nelson Brands enjoys new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling coach
Nelson Brands wasn't sure when he was bit by the coaching bug but said he has enjoyed his first season as head coach at Iowa City Regina.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Nelson Brands enjoys new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling coach
Iowa High School Athletic Association releases initial state dual team rankings
IHSAA release first installment of state dual rankings
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released its first installment of the state dual rankings Tuesday. Southeast Polk (3A), Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (2A) and Don Bosco (1A) are ranked No. 1. Solon duo claim titles at Fort Madison Invitational.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Iowa High School Athletic Association releases initial state dual team rankings
The Gazette’s 3rd installment of area Iowa high school boys’ wrestling individual rankings
The Gazette's 3rd set of area high school boys wrestling rankings
Here is The Gazette's third installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Gazette’s 3rd installment of area Iowa high school boys’ wrestling individual rankings
Several Iowa State football players announce intentions to enter transfer portal
More Cyclones to enter transfer portal
Quarterback Rocco Becht is the most high profile Iowa State football player to announce his intent to transfer, but he's been joined by others in recent days.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Several Iowa State football players announce intentions to enter transfer portal
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria return home
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria return home
The remains of Staff Sgts. Edgar Torres-Tovar and William Howard were flown to Des Moines on Wednesday, then taken to the soldiers' hometowns
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December 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria return home
Iowa Supreme Court orders new trial over child’s video testimony in sex abuse case
Iowa Supreme Court orders new trial over child's video testimony
The Iowa Supreme Court, in a split decision, has ordered a new trial for a West Des Moines doctor, convicted of sexually abusing a child under the age of 10, over the use of one-way video testimony.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Iowa Supreme Court orders new trial over child’s video testimony in sex abuse case
Ice fishing unsafe in southern Iowa, DNR cautions
Ice fishing currently unsafe in much of Iowa
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources official said warm winter weather degraded ice quality, making ice fishing unsafe
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December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Ice fishing unsafe in southern Iowa, DNR cautions
Vendor error ‘exposed’ some Cedar Rapids police cameras
Vendor error provided open access to some C.R. police camera feeds
Live footage from one or more public safety cameras in downtown Cedar Rapids was temporarily accessible to anyone with internet access, according to the security vendor that operates similar technology nationwide.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Vendor error ‘exposed’ some Cedar Rapids police cameras
From magic keys to tricycle horns, ‘generate’ lab at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s makes it happen
From magic keys to tricycle horns, a lab at this C.R. hospital makes it happen
Inside UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital, there's a place where medical professionals and engineers come together to create tools that help patients and providers alike.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From magic keys to tricycle horns, ‘generate’ lab at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s makes it happen
It is a unique career choice, to become a Banana. But Iowa City West grad and occasional Lisbon resident Nick Fleckenstein is going for it. https://www.thegazette.com/sports/former-iowa-city-west-prep-nick-fleckenstein-is-going-bananas/
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It is a unique career choice, to become a Banana. But Iowa City West grad and occasional Lisbon resident Nick Fleckenstein is going for it. https://www.thegazette.com/sports/former-iowa-city-west-prep-nick-fleckenstein-is-going-bananas/
Editor’s Note: The Gazette won’t publish a digital edition on Christmas
Editor's Note: No Green Gazette edition of The Gazette on Christmas Day
The Gazette won't publish a Green Gazette edition on Dec. 25, however an edition will be published on New Year's Day.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Editor’s Note: The Gazette won’t publish a digital edition on Christmas
University of Iowa mourns the loss of world-renowned brain surgeon Arnold Menezes
UI mourns the loss of world-renowned brain surgeon Arnold Menezes
Arnold Menezes had a 50-year career at the University of Iowa, where he innovated novel neurosurgical procedures, established spinal neurosurgery programs around the world, and put thousands of patients' fears at rest with his charming bedside manner.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
University of Iowa mourns the loss of world-renowned brain surgeon Arnold Menezes
Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at Anamosa State Penitentiary
Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at Anamosa State Penitentiary
According to the police report, the warden said nurses reported Bayati appeared to be intoxicated and had just completed a root canal on a patient.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at Anamosa State Penitentiary
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Iowa will return to the federal summer food assistance program Summer EBT after a state pilot program, Healthy Kids Iowa, served less than a third of the estimated 220,000 eligible Iowa children in 2025. @erindmurphy.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Iowa returns to Summer EBT after pilot program reached far fewer children this year
Iowa announced on Monday that it will return to a federal summer food assistance program. The announcement came on the same day a report made available to The Gazette showed Iowa's program in 2025 fel...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Iowa will return to the federal summer food assistance program Summer EBT after a state pilot program, Healthy Kids Iowa, served less than a third of the estimated 220,000 eligible Iowa children in 2025. @erindmurphy.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Your guide to New Year’s Eve events in Eastern Iowa
Your guide to New Year's Eve events in Eastern Iowa
Where to ring in 2026 across Eastern Iowa
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December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Your guide to New Year’s Eve events in Eastern Iowa
Cornell College grad wins Slamovision 2025 international slam poetry competition
This Cornell College grad won an international poetry competition by thinking inside the box
It's not often that "thinking inside the box," is lauded as a winning strategy. But for spoken word poet Henry Morray, it won Slamovision's 2025 international slam poetry competition.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Cornell College grad wins Slamovision 2025 international slam poetry competition