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State universities gain initial approval to eliminate low-enrollment programs
by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Board of Regents gave initial approval Wednesday to close multiple academic programs at Iowa’s public universities due to low enrollment and declining student interest, with more programs set to land on the chopping…
University of Iowa Health Care union begins bargaining with Iowa Board of Regents
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set…
State universities eliminate, reorganize DEI offices to meet Regents directives
Presidents of the state’s public universities told the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday they are…
Kirkwood students see more efficient path forward in elementary education with UI partnership
Kirkwood Community College students now have a simpler path to completing their teaching education through…
University of Iowa partners with global program to support talented youth
The University of Iowa will welcome students cultivating solutions to global challenges in a new…
Universities respond to Board of Regents’ diversity and inclusion recommendations
Iowa’s regent universities are preparing groups to review their own diversity, equity and inclusion programming…
Navigator withdraws pipeline permit application in Iowa
Navigator CO2 officially withdrew its petition in Iowa for a hazardous liquid pipeline permit on…
Casey’s store fined for repeatedly failing to test drinking water
A Casey’s General Store in eastern Iowa repeatedly failed to report tests of its drinking…
U.S. officials say Iowa child labor bill does not comply with federal law
The child labor legislation awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature does not comply with federal law,…
After missteps, Wolf Carbon poised to redo public meetings in December
A company that wants to build a carbon dioxide pipeline in eastern Iowa is expected…
