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Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking required courses that have “substantial” diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory content. The Regents’ June 11 meeting was the first of two readings…
Church decisions will determine future of One University Place
By Gigi Wood A city council’s decision last week left the town divided. The resulting…
City, officials, developer debate church site plans
By Gigi Wood More than a year into the process, it is unclear what the…
Nonprofits benefit from work of one man
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Robby Marvin wanted more than a nice TV, a…
The Cilek effect
by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – Because of Tom Cilek, many people in the Corridor are…
Medical Mall traffic scenarios cost more than $2.5 million
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Closing a portion of Second Avenue for a proposed…
I-JOBS provides millions to area communities
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Flooded counties received the most money from the state…
Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Lee Belfield’s big idea hit him smack in the…
Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – He expects few operational changes at ACT once he…
UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – When the University of Iowa announced its external…
Not your average bean field
byBekah Porter MARION – The last thing George Lake wants to point at with pride…
Grasshorse opens new headquarters
by Gigi Wood WINFIELD – A local animation company with connections to Hollywood has moved…
Garner’s first task: assessment
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – He has steered colleges toward success, written a book…
Housing still not affordable for rising homeless population
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Time and again they came, asking for a place to…
Some owners hail taxi changes
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Taxicab price gouging and safety concerns could soon be…
Iowa River Landing development moves ahead
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It’s time to make the grade. Now that the University…