A trio of University of Iowa fraternities — including one the campus suspended last summer — are in trouble again, first for continuing to host impermissible and illegal tailgates on a pair of Melrose Court properties they spent $30,000 to lease, and then for misleading and evading UI investigators.
Dr. George Weiner, who’s led the 41-year-old University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center for over half its existence, recently announced plans to step down after 24 years.
School mask and quarantine rules in some Eastern Iowa schools are changing with the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for people 5 years and older.
The University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa students will hold in-person graduation ceremonies this weekend.
The incident occurred on a day that an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools called Friday “American School Shooting Day.”
The number of schools in the lowest two categories — needs improvement and priority — increased by seven and 21 schools respectively in newly released state data.
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Students who participate in Future Now are showing positive social-emotional behavior, have a higher attendance rate and are enrolling in classes that are more challenging for them.
With COVID racing toward pandemic status in the spring of 2020, University of Iowa International Programs made the unprecedented decision to bring home its hundreds of study abroad students scattered around the globe — from Australia to Tanzania, Estonia to Iceland.
Community members and students voice concerns that the Iowa City school district’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan is not enough.
Protesters opposing mask requirements for students threatened to sue the Cedar Rapids school board if it does not repeal the mandate
At Cedar Rapids school board meeting, school resource officer says officers are diverting more charges by requiring students to write an essay or sign up for counseling.
New early childhood center a start to providing ‘every child’ with access to early childhood education, Cedar Rapids schools superintendent says
Starting wages for paraeducators also will be increased from $12.28 an hour to $15 an hour.
Asbestos-containing floor tiles damaged in derecho were improperly removed during renovations.
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership annual meeting will feature University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson. Register now!
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