Two years after several of Iowa’s small private universities asked Gov. Kim Reynolds for $12 million each from the state’s share of pandemic relief funds “to help prepare rural Iowa for a brighter economic future” — and four months after Iowa’s deadline for obligating the money — campus officials say they never heard back.
Unlike Iowa’s public universities that reported larger student bodies this fall than last, many of Iowa’s private colleges saw enrollment drop this semester. And even those bucking the decline have smaller student bodies today than they did years ago before the pandemic struck.
Competition starts to slow down as the holidays approach. Wrestlers will get a small break to heal up, unless they …
FAYETTE — At one time, Jordan Rommes was ready to choose a batting helmet, catching fly balls and tallying hits …
FAYETTE — After a breakout sophomore season, it was all about getting better for JoJo Simpson. The Upper Iowa defensive …
CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Xavier senior-to-be Jackson Joens has decided to play college basketball at Upper Iowa, he said …
In the words of greats Cheech and Chong, Jason Pershing has a ‘basketball jones.” I’m not sure if he sleeps …
CEDAR RAPIDS – The City of Five Seasons officially became the city of seven national championships Tuesday. Cedar Rapids will …
IOWA CITY — For the first time since the 2012-13 season, Upper Iowa is dancing in the NCAA Division II …
Josh Walker all but accepted the fact that he had competed for the last time. He was two years removed …
FAYETTE — Upper Iowa’s Ryan Parmely switched his football cleats with wrestling shoes earlier this week. As quickly as he …
FAYETTE — Maleek Williams sat in a hospital room, attempting to assess a dire situation. He faced a serious and …
IOWA CITY – As the Iowa women’s basketball team began the process of replacing a historically-productive senior class, they did …
INDEPENDENCE – Max Thomsen received a charge from his hometown supporters. The four-time state champion from Union Community gave them …
A disappointing finish fueled a fire that has burned for an entire year. Upper Iowa’s Logan Hopp has worked for …
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