Congrats, Graduates: University of Iowa Commencement 2013: Ceremonies, Times, Locations, Traffic

University of Iowa graduation ceremony season begins this week. Congrats, graduates.

Photo: City High Students Honored for National German Exam Performance

22 City High Students were recently honored at a statewide award ceremony at Grinnell College for their outstanding performance on the American Association of Teachers of German 2013 National German Exam.

Photos: City High Students Participate in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

Mary Beth McTaggart and Lillianne Brown participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute held at Iowa State University on Monday, April 29th.

Photo: City High Journalism Students Earn Quill and Scroll Cords for Graduation

City High journalism students earn their Quill and Scroll cords for graduation.

Iowa City School District Holding Important Workshops on Future of District Facilities

Consultants BLDD architects have provided a number of scenarios for what the district should do with the more than $100 million the district will spend on facilities in the next five to ten years.

Cornell and University of Iowa to Team Up to Study Biological Links Between Obesity and High Blood Pressure

Researchers at the University of Iowa and colleagues at Cornell University have received a five-year, $10.6 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, to continue their work.

[Update with 6:00 p.m. Turnout) Turnout Steady in Johnson County Justice Center Special Election

Election turnout so far is ranking slightly ahead of the Johnson County Supervisor Election as of 6:00 p.m.

Newsweek Report: West High Top High School in Iowa; City High Also Ranked Among Best in USA

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday. City High and West High both made the list.

Teacher Appreciation Week: How Do You Show Teachers You Care?

Teachers at Lucas Elementary in Iowa City are greeted with chalk drawings and descriptions of how they help students.

UI Study: Playing Video Game Prevented or Even Reversed Mental Decay in Seniors

Study shows mental agility game slows cognitive decline in older people

Student Profile: City High Student Inspired to Join Naval Academy by Mission Trip to Help Wounded Veterans

If Matt Lee isn't the best at everything he does, it certainly isn't for a lack of trying.

A Tour of City High's Fine Arts Wing: Getting Closer and Closer to Completion

Terry Coleman, City High's current assistant principal and future athletic director, describes the progress on the project that is nearly completed after it took more than four years to get off the ground.

University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center Recognizes Iowa City West, Regina for Advance Placement Participation

West and Regina finished second and third respectively in the Iowa AP Index.

Watch This: 'Stand Up Tall' A Stop Motion Music Video from Iowa City School District Elementary Students

Art teacher Mark Jones is at it again with another music video created by him and his many dedicated students.

Student Profile: Once Shy City High Senior Found Best Buddies in an Unexpected Place

Iowa City High senior Molly Powell-Littler talks about how her time as part of the Best Buddies organization has helped to shape her life.

Report: West High Edges City High But Neither Crack Prestigious List of Top High Schools in Iowa, Nation

U.S. News and World Report released a list of the top high schools in the country.

University of Iowa Senior Opens Eyes After Being In Medically-Induced Coma

Here is an update on Nicole Ruffolo, a University of Iowa senior who was badly injured in an accident at Purdue University. A Fundly webpage has been set up to help with her medical expenses.

City High Science Teacher Received 'Teacher of the Year' Award

City High science teacher Matt Stier has received an Excellence in Science Teaching Award for 2013, honored as the science “teacher of the year.”

Photo: City High Math Team Takes Third Place Finish in State Competition

City High Math Team took 3rd place in the State Math Competition and qualified for the GPML League Championship in Kansas City in May.

Iowa City Community School District Announces New City High Assistant Principal

Scott Jespersen will join the Iowa City High School Administrative Team this fall as the school's newest Assistant Principal.

Photo: City High Drama Presents 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Take a look at the cat in full garb.

(VIDEO) Mayflower Mudslide Cleanup Muddy, Slow, Muddy, Methodical, Hard, Muddy

University and city officials worked to clean up a mess today caused by a mudslide behind Mayflower Residence Hall.

Photos and Video: Mudslide Near University of Iowa Mayflower Residence Hall Causes Major Disruptions; Dubuque Street, Cambus Route Now Back to Normal

Heavy rains overnight caused a mudslide behind Mayflower Residence Hall late Wednesday night and flooded parts of Dubuque Street.

Watch This: Documentary on Mark Jones, Iowa City Elementary Art Teacher, Co-Creator of "The Robot and the Butterfly"

Here is a documentary profile by the blog "Half Cut Tea" on Mark Jones, a K-6 art teacher at Lemme and Lincoln Elementary Schools.

Gusto Latino Annual Latin Dance Event Coming this Weekend to University of Iowa

The annual Latin dance event will return to the UI April 19

University of Iowa Announces Earth Month 2013 Events Celebrating Sustainability

Throughout April, the University of Iowa is celebrating the culture of sustainability with numerous Earth Month 2013 activities on campus.

Oral History Exhibit of Transgender Experience Coming to University of Iowa

The UI’s student and community-based group TransCollaborations recently announced the schedule for the upcoming Trans Oral History Project installation and workshop.

FBI Investigates as 'Sophisticated Hackers' Illegally Access 125,000 Personal Records of Kirkwood Applicants

Kirkwood Community College has released information about a data breach from an international IP address. The breach occurred on March 13.

PHOTO: City High String Quartet Participates in Mount Mercy String Quartet Festival

The City High String Quintet was invited to participate in Mount Mercy University’s inaugural String Quartet Festival in partnership with the Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival.

Iowa City School District Announces Several New Building Administrator Hires

New positions announced at West High; City High; South East Junior High; and Lemme, Hoover, Wood, and Lucas Elementary Schools.

University of Iowa College of Public Health Scores LEED Certification

The College of Public Health Building at the University of Iowa has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest standard for green design. It is the first academic building on campus to earn the rank.

KRUI Radio to Host Art Exhibit and Opening Reception: 'On The Air: 29 Years of KRUI'

KRUI Radio is proud to announce the first-ever KRUI art exhibit: "On The Air: 29 Years of KRUI." The exhibit will take place at Public Space Z (located on the lower level of the Wesley Center) from April 2nd-12th, with a free opening receptio

Dr. Who, Time Travel and April Fools' Day Prank at City High

City High students had a surprise waiting for classmates as they arrived on April Fools' Day.

PHOTO: City High Art Students win Silver Medals in National Competitions

City High Art Students Shelby Clair and Emma Greimann won Silver Metals in the National competition for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

University of Iowa Study: Children of Deployed Military Parents More at Risk for Alcohol, Drug Use

When parental deployment also disrupts children's living arrangements, risk increases

Photo: City High Students Participate in World Language Trips to Spain and France

City High Students participate in the World Language Trips to Spain and France over Spring Break.

City High Little Hawk Editors Talk Pacemaker Award Nomination, Multimedia: With Links to Favorite Stories

The City High Little Hawk has been named one of 50 finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) Online Pacemaker, one of the highest awards for student journalism.

Preview: University of Iowa Debate Team Prepares to Compete for National Championship

The University of Iowa Debate Team is set to compete in the 2013 National Debate Tournament at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, March 28-April 1.

Three Takeaways from Iowa City School District Steering Committee Meeting Number Two

The data has been presented, the steering committee has met, and it's being presented to the public next. Here are a few things to keep in mind as the discussion continues.

Iowa City Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Party at Davis Street

No one was reported injured at the incident, which police say occurred during a fight at a party Sunday morning.