Members of the 84th General Assembly open their 2012 session next week with half of next year’s state budget already set. But that doesn’t mean it will be any easier to finish a fiscal 2013 spending plan this year.
An improvement in Iowa’s economy — and its unemployment rate — means jobless workers will see a reduction in the number of weeks they may qualify for extended unemployment benefits, Iowa Workforce Development said today.
A piece written by University of Iowa journalism Professor Stephen Bloom has caught a firestorm of criticism this week from some who say it was inaccurate and overly critical of Iowans. On Tuesday, UI Associate Professor Kembrew McLeod wrote on Bloom’s Facebook wall, calling Bloom a “self-important jerk” and throwing in a few obscenities.
Courtney Messingham has been promoted to offensive coordinator for the Iowa State football team, according to a statement released this morning.
Messingham spent his first two seasons as Iowa State’s tight ends coach and was receivers coach this past season. He will coach Cyclone quarterbacks in addition to his coordinator duties in 2012.
The Iowa City Community School District has released a plan to reduce class sizes in some of its elementary schools.
After receiving criticism from teachers, parents and community members about overcrowded elementary classrooms, the district has begun the process to hire more teachers
The University of Iowa has been awarded nearly $6.5 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to make improvements to the Iowa Memorial Union, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Cumming, announced Tuesday.
On the eve of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses, with voters poised to converge in school gyms, church halls and community centers across the county and the state today, local political leaders spent Monday making final preparations after months of build-up.
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A nonprofit organization is ready to start a fundraising campaign for a new Iowa City animal shelter.
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SCOPE Productions Presents: David Sedaris
SCOPE Productions, AEG Live, and Iowa Public Radio have proudly announced a forthcoming show from famed humor writer David Sedaris to take place on Wednesday, November 11th in the IMU Main Lounge.
