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Iowa’s improving economy reduces weeks of extended unemployment benefits available to jobless workers

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.

Board OKs joining coalition to hire lobbyists for Corridor

Board OKs joining coalition to hire lobbyists for Corridor

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed to join the Interstate 380 Corridor coalition on Thursday, a group of three counties that will hire lobbyists to represent the region in the upcoming legislative sessions.

Iowa corn harvest approaching halfway point

Iowa corn harvest approaching halfway point

Dry weather in most of the last week enabled farmers to make speedy progress toward completing the state’s corn harvest, the USDA reported Monday, Oct. 17. Farmers had 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week, according to the USDA’s weekly crop report, with precipitation averaging 0.65 inches.

Current Events

Iowa “feels like home” to President Obama

Iowa “feels like home” to President Obama

President Barak Obama visited the University of Iowa on Wednesday to discuss the issue of college affordability.

Iowa lawmakers agree on some budget issues

Iowa lawmakers agree on some budget issues

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.

Hamburg counts beans as party leaders prepare for tonight

Hamburg counts beans as party leaders prepare for tonight

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.

Technology

Find the Iowa City Blog on Social Media

Find the Iowa City Blog on Social Media

The Iowa City Blog is now on both Facebook and Twitter allowing readers another level of interaction and a quick outlet leading to news about all things Iowa City!

UI has no specific social media policy, despite Bloom backlash

UI has no specific social media policy, despite Bloom backlash

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.

UI explains use of Hawk Alert system

UI explains use of Hawk Alert system

Some University of Iowa students say a campus-wide warning sent out Monday night did more harm than good. UI police activated the Hawk Alert System after learning of a possible threat made to an Iowa City woman living on Newton Road.

Arts & Entertainment

SCOPE Productions Presents: David Sedaris

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.

2012 Iowa Arts Festival 6/1-6/3

2012 Iowa Arts Festival 6/1-6/3

Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts is set for its famous Iowa Arts Festival happening June 1-3. Having undergone a variety of changes in styles and events, the focus on arts and culture has remained the same since the festival’s inception.

Chicago’s Panoramic & True to play Public Space One 5/9

Chicago’s Panoramic & True to play Public Space One 5/9

Chicago orch-pop band Panoramic & True will be playing dates in the Midwest and featuring material from their forthcoming sophomore album “€œWonderlust”€ (summer 2012 on Raymond Roussel Records).

Upcoming Events

SCOPE Productions Presents: David Sedaris

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.

2012 Iowa Arts Festival 6/1-6/3

2012 Iowa Arts Festival 6/1-6/3

Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts is set for its famous Iowa Arts Festival happening June 1-3. Having undergone a variety of changes in styles and events, the focus on arts and culture has remained the same since the festival’s inception.

Chicago’s Panoramic & True to play Public Space One 5/9

Chicago’s Panoramic & True to play Public Space One 5/9

Chicago orch-pop band Panoramic & True will be playing dates in the Midwest and featuring material from their forthcoming sophomore album “€œWonderlust”€ (summer 2012 on Raymond Roussel Records).

Life

District hiring extra teachers

District hiring extra teachers

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

School district struggles to recruit minority teachers

School district struggles to recruit minority teachers

The Iowa City Community School District is having trouble meeting its goals for recruiting minority teachers, according to a report the school board will receive at its meeting tonight.

West High newspaper wins Pacemaker award

West High newspaper wins Pacemaker award

West High’s 2010-11 West Side Story staff won a Pacemaker at the National Scholastic Press Association’s national high school journalism conference Sunday. West High is the only school in the state to receive this honor and the West Side Story is only one of seven newsmagazines worldwide to receive a Pacemaker this year.

Other Recent Posts

Local Animal Shelter set to start Fundraising Campaign

| 05/19/2012

A nonprofit organization is ready to start a fundraising campaign for a new Iowa City animal shelter.

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Herky’s Locker Room Now in Des Moines

Herky’s Locker Room Now in Des Moines

| 05/18/2012

It has been announced that a retail location for the famous Herky’s Locker Room, the official team store of the Iowa Hawkeyes, is opening a second retail outlet in Valley West Mall of West Des Moines Iowa this Friday morning at 10 a.m.

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Hawkeye Track and Field B1G Wrap-Up

Hawkeye Track and Field B1G Wrap-Up

| 05/14/2012

Three University of Iowa track and field student-athletes won titles today at the 2012 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships. McKenzie Melander, Matt Byers, and Troy Doris each won gold for the Hawkeyes. Iowa totaled 10 medals in the three-day championship.

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