The launch of twin NASA satellites built by University of Iowa researchers was called off Tuesday, and will be attempted again on Wednesday.
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The launch of twin NASA satellites built by University of Iowa researchers was called off Tuesday, and will be attempted again on Wednesday.
There were more than 300 physical restraints of students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District during the 2024-25 school year — an increase from around 200 the year prior. But the U.S. Department of Justice reports there’s been a “noticeable improvement“ in employees’ understanding of problem solving and de-escalation.
A judge will allow part of the confession of a Marion man accused of bludgeoning 4 people with a metal bar in June of 2024. His statements made to law enforcement regarding motive and details won’t be allowed at trial because he wasn’t read Miranda rights at that time.
Either clad in black or bare-chested, the singer was often the target of parents’ groups for his imagery and once caused an uproar for biting the head off a bat.
With the governor’s signature now on a bill requiring the University of Iowa to create a new Center for Intellectual Freedom, the Board of Regents has proposed to serve as its interim executive director the conservative UI professor who advocated for the center’s creation during the Legislative session.
Having heard from dozens of faculty, staff, students and members of the public — not only in Iowa but across the country — Iowa’s Board of Regents is further postponing its vote on a proposed policy to ban “diversity, equity, and inclusion” and “critical race theory” requirements for majors, minors, and certificates.
Created by the team at Hubbard Ice, each Popsicle weighed about 400 pounds.
Before the Linn County rest areas were even constructed, there were issues with water quality at various existing stops across the state.
Clint Twedt-Ball, who stepped down this summer after nearly 20 years at the helm of the nonprofit Matthew 25, launched a campaign Tuesday for the U.S. House seat currently held by Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.
The commission unanimously approved the draft code at its Monday meeting. Now, it heads to the Board of Supervisors.
Several executive leadership positions were removed from a revised personnel report approved by the Cedar Rapids school board Monday. It was the second time in a week the board has considered approval of a personnel report after last week’s vote failed.
The National Weather Service is warning Iowans of “dangerously hot and humid conditions” coming to the region this week, forecasting the heat index could reach 110 degrees Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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