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Mercy Iowa City's philanthropic foundation has — after contentious backroom negotiations — agreed to help fund the hospital’s operations as it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

The Gazette hosted a public forum on the proposed $220 million school bond with school district representatives, members of the vote yes and opposition groups.

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Dean Donald E. Letendre will step down next summer -- aiming to continue leading the nationally-ranked college until his successor is hired. Even then, Letendre won’t be far -- intending to stay on faculty as a professor.

Without disclosing details about ongoing backroom auction deliberations, a U.S. bankruptcy judge has agreed to postpone “to a later date” a sale hearing for Mercy Iowa City’s assets that was scheduled for Tuesday.

An ombuds is an official who investigates complaints and attempts to resolve the conflict or concerns raised by mediation and making recommendations.

Schools turning to hands-on projects that articulate the ‘why behind what kids are learning

“Homecoming is an institution-wide event that expands beyond the walls of campus out into the greater Iowa City community,” UI senior Matt McDonnell told The Gazette, as executive director of the Iowa Homecoming Council.

This year’s Iowa Ideas conference will also touch on that growing impetus to “meet the needs of students” with a session asking what those needs are – including in the mental health realm.