State: Iowa City School Diversity Policy Would Violate Law

The Iowa City diversity policy is not necessarily dead, though.

University of Iowa Students Provide Free Tax Assistance Through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) rogram

Last year, VITA volunteers completed 924 returns and helped taxpayers receive nearly $1.4 million in refunds.

Iowa City School District Announces Two-Hour Delay Again, Feb. 1

A bad week for buses. A good week for sleeping in.

Big Changes Coming for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Parking

Hospital Ramp 2—the parking garage located directly in front of the hospital—is now being demolished as part of the health care campus master plan, which includes the new UI Children’s Hospital.

Iowa City School District Announces Two-Hour Delay Thursday

The Iowa City School District announced a two-hour delay for Thursday morning.

Iowa City Police: Nebraska Man Staying at Shelter House Arrested for Making Campus Shooting Threats

A Lincoln man was arrested and charged with a felony after texting to a friend that he was going to be on the television news for a shooting "at a college."

Iowa City School District Now Closed Today, Iowa City Regina Closed As Well. More Iowa City Closings and Cancellations as they Happen.

We'll have a running list going of cancellations and closings in the Iowa City area due to today's Iowa City storm.

University of Iowa Study: Adolescent Drinking Habits Strongly Influenced by Best Friends

A national study by a University of Iowa-led team has found that adolescents who get their first drink from a friend are more likely to drink sooner in life.

University of Iowa Participating in New Flu Vaccine Study

The University of Iowa is one of four institutions involved in a new clinical trial to evaluate a candidate H3N2v influenza vaccine in healthy adults and elderly individuals.

Early Voting Has Begun for Iowa City School District Revenue Purpose Statement

Early voting information included inside. The actual voting day will be Feb. 5.

VIDEO: NBC 'The Voice' Season 2 Contestant Jamie Lono to Headline University of Iowa Dance Marathon

You know who his right 'the Voice' fans? The guy with the blonde curly hair, the glasses, and the sometimes squeaky soul vocals?

Watch This: Dance Marathon Members Preview 'Big Event' with Rap Video: 'Dance Marathon, Maybe'

What can some University of Iowa students do with a Carly Rae Jepsen sample, a video camera, and a very orange tuxedo? Watch and find out.

What Else Do You Want to Know About Iowa City School District's Plans Before the Special Election?

The Iowa City School District is holding special election to renew its revenue purpose statement early on Feb. 5. What would you like to know before you make your vote?

University of Iowa Law Students Help Mental Health Providers Decipher Privacy Laws

A group of University of Iowa law students is helping health care and social service agencies negotiate an array of federal and state health privacy laws to better help mental health and substance abuse clients get the services they need.

Iowa Public Health Department to Require Whooping Cough Vaccine for School Admission

The state department of public health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) enrollment for school entry to stop the spread of the disease.

Ponseti International to Expand Clubfoot Treatment Overseas

A $2 million USAID grant will improve access to clubfoot treatment in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Peru

University of Iowa Student Health Urges Students to Vaccinate for Flu, Posts Care and Prevention Tips

Preparing for the deluge of students returning back from Winter Break, University of Iowa Student Health has a page up devoted to care and prevention for the flu virus.

University of Iowa: Researchers Discover Gene that Promotes Drug Resistance in Cancer

Scientists from the University of Iowa and Brigham Young University (BYU) have identified a gene that may be a target for overcoming drug resistance in cancer.

(VIDEO) University of Iowa Film Graduate Heads to Sundance Film Festival for Short Film "GUN"

UI film studies graduate Spencer Gillis had his short film, GUN, selected to be screened at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.

Iowa City School Board Hears Public's Response to Diversity Policy at Listening Post

A change to the diversity policy that's garnered a lot of criticism recently received a bit more (and some support) at an organized school board listening post on Saturday.

Listening Post for Proposed Iowa City School District Diversity Policy Scheduled for Saturday

There was some question if the school board would hold the listening post at all after some dispute between school board members, but the time has been confirmed in a district media release: 9-11a.m. at the Educational Services Center at 1725 North Dodg

'Today Show' Featuring West High Student this Morning

West High Principal Jerry Arganbright told the Press-Citizen that the segment on @westhighbros, a Web presence operated by students, will likely air between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Watch This: West High Student Creates Twitter Account to Compliment Classmates, Fight Cyberbullying

To combat bullying and boost positivity at his school, an Iowa City West High School student, Jeremiah Anthony, had the idea to go online and post compliments on Twitter about many of his classmates.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon Named One of Top Ten Biggest College Fundraisers by Bestcolleges.org

Iowa's annual big bash for pediatric health fundraising made another top ten list.

Iowa City School District Enrollment Continues Growth, As State Posts First Net Enrollment Growth in More Than a Decade

While the state showed a one year growth period, it showed a five year overall decline in enrollment. Iowa City defies that state trend in longterm enrollment decline.

Kiplinger Magazine Ranks University of Iowa in Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2013 Rankings

The finance magazine has Iowa ranked as the 49th best value for an instate education.

Addendum: Superintendent Murley Says Adding Armed Officers to Iowa City Schools Not Feasible

Murley responded to the suggestion by an NRA official to place an armed guard in every school in response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. He also commented on what the district is looking to improve with safety.

Iowa City Superintendent Murley Passed Over for Omaha Job

The Omaha School District named another candidate to fill their vacant position Monday night.

Newtown Shootings: Iowa City School District Responds to Parent Worries About School Safety

The school released information about what the district has done in terms of planning to keep students safe.

Report: Panty-Snatching Ghosts Haunt Iowa College Baseball Players' Home

A paranormal team has investigated spirits in the off campus home of baseball players from University of Iowa.

Iowa City Superintendent Responds to Shooting in Connecticut, Offers Tips for Parents, Kids

The school district is forwarding tips from the National Association of School Psychologists to help parents respond to questions from children.

University of Iowa Conference Promotes Grain Safety Practices

The university's department of public health works to prevent deaths from grain-induced suffocation.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason 'Not Concerned' About Lack of Contract

The president faced dozens of reporters Wednesday afternoon, where she made clear what she feels she has accomplished since coming to Iowa, and that she intends to stay to accomplish more.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason Receives Much Needed Statements of Support from Campus Leaders

After a few weeks of mostly negative reviews, including from the Board of Regents and the Governor of iowa, Mason received some statements from backers.

Hoover Elementary Cured of Roach Problem?: Iowa City Daily News Links, Dec. 12

A quick rundown of local news.

University of Iowa Adds Optional LGBT-Identity Question to Admission Application, Among First in the Nation with this Option

The University of Iowa is the first public institution in the nation to specifically include optional questions about students' sexual orientation and gender identity in their application for admission.

University of Iowa College of Education Dean Crocco Announces Resignation

Her resignation follows a vote of no-confidence by faculty.

UI Provost Denies Destroying Records; College of Education Faculty Members Resign From Committee

The University of Iowa sought to clarify claims made about the destruction of documents critical of College of Education Dean Margaret Crocco. Meanwhile, the college's faculty advisory committee has disbanded.

Iowa City Superintendent Steve Murley Finalist for Omaha Job

The district announced that Murley is a finalist for a position at a school district in Omaha.

Board of Regents: Mason Contract Not Renewed, Concern Over Recent Problems

UI President Sally Mason has been criticized in recent weeks for the university's handling of a recent scandal.