Education

Jasper Hancox has maintained a positive mindset after two season-ending injuries to his right knee robbed him of his upperclassman years on the football field. Now, as the 18-year-old graduates from Marion High School, he wants to spread that optimism to help others heal through a career in physical therapy.

Oliviah Partee did it for herself after getting encouragement from her sister

Emme Quinn, 18, is one of 162 students who graduate today from Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids.

LaVelle Dawson will be missed by rugby coach after growing into an incredible athlete

The number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid filed across Iowa still is well below previous years – including last year, when the state’s FAFSA numbers on May 10 were 16 percent above where they were on that date this year.

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters removed from University of Iowa property earlier this month while setting up a prohibited encampment are asking a court to intervene and declare them constitutionally entitled to assemble and voice their demands and grievances on UI grounds.

The historic building was constructed by Rinderknecht Associates, a 144-year-old Cedar Rapids construction company. Today, there are about 540 students at Franklin Middle School, which has many services for its students, including community partners, a therapist, a peace facilitator to help resolve conflict, a barbershop and a food pantry.

The rural school in the Iowa City Community School District is permanently closing its doors at the end of the school year next month.