University of Iowa Students Lament the End of Spring Break

Nothing like coming back from a tropical vacation spot to the welcome of a cold snow shower in Iowa City.

City High's Little Hawk Newspaper Finalist for National Award

City High School’s Little Hawk newspaper has been named as one of 50 finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) Online Pacemaker contest.

(Photo) Retiring City High Choir Director Sent Off with Championship

City High Show Choir wins their third championship before sending off their retiring director.

Board of Regents Names Transparency Task Force

The task force includes Mark Braun as a representative from the University of Iowa.

Iowa City City High Hires New Athletic Director

City High School is excited to announce that current Assistant Principal, Mr. Terry Coleman, will transition to the role of Athletic Director at our school.

Analyzing the Iowa City Schools Facilities Assessment by BLDD Architects (PDF Attached)

I'll give some of my immediate takeaways from the document and fill it out more as I learn more. One thing I wanted to do was to provide the report for your input and questions as well.

U.S. News & World Report: 26 University of Iowa Graduate Programs and Colleges Ranked Among 25 Best in Country

U.S. News & World Report ranks 26 University of Iowa graduate programs and colleges among the 25 best in the country among all public and private schools.

PHOTO: City High Jets Math Club Team Finishes First in 11th/12th Grade Competition.

City High Jets Team wins first place in the Math Club Competition for the 11th/12th grade category.

Lohaus Shines as Iowa City West Defeats Bettendorf for Second Straight Championship

Win number 52 achieved, as Iowa City West wins going away 54-36 over Bettendorf. Game write ups, box score, and photo galleries inside.

University of Iowa Offering New Summer Study Scholarship

A new scholarship available to first-year University of Iowa students who are starting this year aims to help those students complete their undergraduate degrees in four years.

PHOTO: City High Science Club Places Second at Regional Evirothon in Waterloo

The team placed second, its highest ever ranking in team history at the regional competition.

University of Iowa and Iowa State Announce New Partnerships Offering Exclusive Licences to Partnering Research Companies

The University of Iowa and Iowa State University announced Wednesday a new research sponsorship option that will allow industry to negotiate exclusive licenses to breakthroughs that grow out of their partnerships with university researchers.

VIDEO: University of Iowa Researchers Developing 'Bio-Ink' to 3D Print Human Organs

Using its facilities for engineering living tissue systems, the Biomanufacturing Laboratory at CCAD is working to develop and refine various 3D printing processes required for organ and tissue fabrication.

Iowa City Weather Closings and Delays: Schools Closed, Flights Delayed and Canceled, Crisis Center Closed

Iowa City School District canceled schools today due to winter storm Saturn. Regina is on a two-hour delay.

University of Iowa Study: Pregnancy Can Permanently Change the Size, Shape of a Woman's Feet

The new study, published in the March issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, suggests that this loss of arch height is permanent.

Photo: City High Sends Policy Debaters to Nationals

City High students are headed for national competition in policy debate

Photo: City High Jazz Band Swings Through Chicago

In February, City High Jazz Bands attended Jazz in the Meadows in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and then toured Chicago.

Study: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Has $4.6B Economic Impact on State

Medical schools and their teaching hospitals have a significant economic impact in the United States, according to an analysis compiled by the firm of Tripp-Umbach.

University of Iowa Moves 2013 Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival to Fall

The move is intended to make the event a part of festivities welcoming students back to campus.

University of Iowa to Study the Effects of Alcohol Abuse by Mothers on their Unborn Babies

The University of Iowa has received $2 million in funding for the study to by the National Institutes of Health.

University of Iowa Releases President's List for Fall 2012

Congratulations to University of Iowa students on their academic achievements.

Iowa City Schools Now Will be Closed Today

Sleep in students, teachers, and parents if you are able. It's time for a three-day snow weekend! Plus I hear there's no school Monday and Tuesday.

Iowa City Schools: Now Will be Closed Today

Iowa City Community School District will start two hours late today due to wintry conditions. Other cancellations and delays will be added during the day.

Iowa City Cancellations: The Wrath of Winter Storm Q, Iowa City Senior Center Events Cancelled. Kirkwood Closed

This story will be updated as more cancellations come in.

University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Will Live on in New Form

The University of Iowa College of Law will be the new administrative home for the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (UICHR), with Adrien Wing, Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law, becoming its new director.

University of Iowa Names Fall 2012 Dean's List

Some 4,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean's list for the 2012 fall semester. The full list is attached to the article.

2013 Iowa State Wrestling Results: Regina's Gaffey Wins State Title

Wrestlers from West High, City High and Regina all earn places at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament, which ends on Saturday. Maas, Pelfrey, Wakefield, Walters and Gaffey made the stand.

Russian Meteorite Explosion: Iowa City Had A Similar Encounter... Almost Exactly 138 Years Ago

The University of Iowa Library has shared archives of a similar event occurring near Iowa City in 1875.

Iowa High School Wrestling State Tournament Quarterfinal and Semifinal Results: Regina Senior Pins Way to Finals

Check out the Iowa City high school wrestling results from Friday's quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.

A Breather Before the Next Step?: Iowa City School Board Agendas and Packet for Feb. 19 Meetings

The school board is set to meet this coming Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Love is in the Air on the University of Iowa Campus: Many Married Alumni Began Courtship at Iowa

Some 45,000 University of Iowa graduates have a spouse who also has a UI degree.

Nine City High School Students Move on as National Merit Finalists, Three in the Running for Presidential Scholarships

Congrats to the City High School students who have been honored for their academic achievements.

Student Profile: City High School's David Maize Seeks His Next Stage

David Maize, a senior at City High, is looking to take his show choir success to the next level.

University of Iowa Apologizes After Releasing Grades of 2,000 Students

The University of Iowa is working with the 2,000 students affected after the release of GPAs and other information that is protected by FERPA.

Iowa City School District Voters Pass Revenue Purpose Statement

The statement won a narrow victory, carrying all but two of the precincts.

Q&A Superintendent Steve Murley: Part Two, Trust Within the District, the Diversity Policy, and the Omaha Job

Iowa City Patch interviewed Iowa City Superintendent Steve Murley on Monday, primarily asking him about the Revenue Purpose Statement vote today and the diversity policy vote coming tonight.

Revenue Purpose Statement Iowa City Area Voters Guide

Whether you're for it or against it, get out and vote today on the Iowa City School District's Revenue Purpose Statement reauthorization.

Q&A Superintendent Steve Murley: Part One, Talking About Today's Revenue Purpose Statement Vote

Iowa City Patch interviewed Iowa City Superintendent Steve Murley on Monday, primarily asking him about the Revenue Purpose Statement vote today and the diversity policy vote coming tonight.

Fight Against Gay Marriage? Not if the Iowa GOP Wants Young Voters

Young Republicans in Iowa are still split on the institution of marriage being extended to gay people. But there is a growing consensus among college-aged GOPers that in order to win elections, the party's focus should be elsewhere.

IGF-1, Controversial Hormone Found in Deer-Antler Spray, Examined in University of Iowa Study on Cystic Fibrosis

Deer-antler spray has come under scrutiny leading up to 2013 Super Bowl because it contains the hormone IGF-1, which is banned in many professional and college sports. A recent article suggests athletes have been using it.