The proposed bill would place more responsibility for bargaining units’ recertification with public employers; labor members and advocates call it a ‘union-busting’ bill
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The proposed bill would place more responsibility for bargaining units’ recertification with public employers; labor members and advocates call it a ‘union-busting’ bill
‘Unsung Heroes’ commemorated five community leaders amid a night of music, retelling of history.
The University of Iowa is looking to lease 65,760 square feet of warehouse, office, and support space on ACT Inc.’s former Iowa City campus for use by UI Health Care’s pharmacy services group.
Critics say it would create more housing instability and weaken tenant protections.
In an effort to save money and better allocate resources, the University of Iowa is planning to close several off-campus centers — including the Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids Learning Center on Second Avenue SE.
2024 has been a busy year for The Gazette newsroom
University of Northern Iowa’s Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention -- which for more than a decade has been working to address violence through education, training, engagement and collaboration -- on March 7 will host a free screening of the documentary, “This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep.”
The Iowa City school board next week will hear recommendations on reducing district expenses. The recommendations follow a presentation earlier this month about the enrollment and cost data for each of the district’s 21 elementary schools.
The Washington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a letter of resignation from Mayor Jaron Rosien. His resignation comes one year after Rosien began an unpaid leave of absence following his arrest on a charge of third-degree sexual abuse.
Also, bill that would ban left-lane driving except when passing another vehicle gets bipartisan support in the Senate.
The policy, rescinded by the school board last year, is not allowed to be reinstated under agreement.
Republicans say religious freedom has been weakened by court decisions; Democrats say bill would give individuals license to discriminate
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