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University of Iowa police are investigating a body found on campus Wednesday morning, although “the death is not believed to be suspicious.”

A current Iowa State wrestler and former football player have been charged with Class D felony identity theft; both men have pleaded not guilty.

More than a year away from a trial of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, its University of Iowa chapter, and two former brothers -- accused of sexually assaulting a fellow UI student, recording the attack, and disseminating the video -- a judge has agreed to move the case outside Johnson County, citing a “violent protest” and “inflammatory” online comments after allegations went public two years ago.

A deal with a consultant shows it could be paid a “success fee” of $250,000 if it arranges a sale to continue Mercy’s health care mission.

Of nearly 400 companies or individuals with “nonpriority unsecured claims” against Mercy Iowa City – meaning the hospital owes them money but will pay them back last, if at all, in its bankruptcy restructuring – more than a dozen are litigants who sued and won settlements, awards, or judgments.

As a die-hard Iowa State Cyclone fan of over three decades, I’m accustomed to two things: Frequent heartache, and occasional …

The 14th Annual FryFest, billed as a celebration of ‘all that is Hawkeye’ was held Friday in Coralville. The celebration was started to celebrate legendary University of Iowa football coach Hayden Fry.

A fire was reported at a University of Iowa lab Friday, the day after a fire was reported at the same building.

Although Mercy Iowa City two weeks ago told participants of its 55-year-old pension plan – via mailed letter – that they will, for now, “continue to receive your monthly pension checks,” hospital leadership Thursday announced the temporary but immediate suspension of three other benefit programs.

Saturday’s season-opening football game at University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium will coincide with temperatures that are forecast to climb above 90 degrees. On Thursday, UI announced several measures it is taking to assist fans in the heat.

The Thursday afternoon fire at the Iowa Advanced Technology Lab was quickly extinguished. Damage to the building is not expected to impact day-to-day operations, the UI stated in a news release.

Friday festival celebrates Hawkeye spirit, Herky’s 75th birthday

Mirroring the energy-drink tide swelling across the country of late, a University of Iowa health assessment this year indicated undergraduate and graduate consumption of the caffeine-boosted beverages is surging — even past national averages, which also are on the rise.

Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in 2019 and people in Iowa bet more than $165 million on games, matches and bouts in 2022. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about sports betting in Iowa.

Falconers — who use falcons to hunt — and researchers have worked together to restore their populations throughout the Midwest.