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'A transformational opportunity': Reynolds hopes to boost Iowa's teacher workforce

By John Suayan | Jan 23, 2022

A substantial part of Gov. Kim Reynolds’s Condition of the State address was devoted to education, with the governor promising to recruit more teachers and paraeducators.

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Gov. declares Future Ready Iowa gives Iowans solid path towards better careers

By John Suayan | Jan 22, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds touted the success of a bipartisan initiative that provides tuition-free community college and certification programs to Iowans training for high-demand jobs in her 2022 Condition of the State Address.

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Federal court sentences Cedar Rapids man to 60 months in prison for child pornography

By John Suayan | Jan 9, 2022

A federal court sentenced a Cedar Rapids man to prison for child pornography two days before Christmas last month.

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‘Students deserve to speak freely’: Critical race theory laws change the way teachers, students talk

By John Suayan | Jan 9, 2022

Since the law preventing the teaching of critical race theory in Iowa’s classrooms went into effect, teachers statewide say discussions stop short of delving deeper into systemic racism and white privilege.

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Iowa continues to experience rise in COVID hospitalizations

By John Suayan | Dec 19, 2021

Iowa continues to experience a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations despite a decrease in new cases.

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University of Iowa names Murray, Nijziel November Student-Athletes of the Month

By John Suayan | Dec 18, 2021

The University of Iowa Student-Athlete Academic Services department on Dec. 14 named sophomore men’s basketball player Keegan Murray and senior field hockey player Anthe Nijziel November’s Student-Athletes of the Month, according to a school issued press release.

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Iowa senior CB Hankins second Hawkeye to win Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week award

By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2021

Iowa senior defensive back Matt Hankins was named the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week after the No. 2-ranked Hawkeyes’ 23-20 win over previously undefeated Penn State.

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‘Iowa women were winners’ at cross-country invitational in Nebraska

By John Suayan | Oct 1, 2021

University of Iowa women’s cross country registered a first-place finish at the Dirksen-Greeno Invite in Lincoln on Sept. 18.

Minnesota Timberwolves tab Newton head coach of Iowa-based G League affiliate

By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021

The Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this month hired Jeff Newton as the head coach of the Iowa Wolves, its NBA G League affiliate.

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White House report places Iowa in 'red zone' for COVID-19 cases

By John Suayan | Jul 24, 2020

A White House document says that Iowa is among 18 states where COVID-19 cases are increasing.

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Iowa lawmakers propose bill to address vet shortage

By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2020

Iowa lawmakers are looking to address a shortage of veterinarians in the state.