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Iowa City Community School District unveils timeline to discuss cell phone policy in school
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District decided on a timeline to change its policies on cell phones at school. Parents and educators will give input on what they think should change over the next three months. The board approved a timeline to consider changes to its phone, artificial intelligence, and technology policies.
New leadership, facilities: Inside University of Iowa Health Care's rebrand
Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care has made several changes to its team and branding over the past year. Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, was named director of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jim Leste was appointed chief administrative officer of UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital. Jennifer Miller...
Iowa high school state baseball tournament: Scores, bracket updates
The Iowa boys high school baseball season is winding down, which means it's almost time to crown a state champion in all four of the state's classes. On Monday, the state tournament kicks off, with 32 total teams vying for the title of state champion across Iowa's four classes. Play for all four...
La' James International College Director on the Comprehensive Cosmetology Curriculum
La' James International College (LJIC) is happy to present the second part of the three-part interview series with Mrs. Jessica Howe, the school's Director of Social Media. In this interview, Mrs. Howe explores those unique qualities, curriculum offerings and career opportunities that make the institution such a well-known cosmetology school in Iowa, and she answers some questions that prospective students commonly ask about the school's curriculum.
Iowa City High earns win over Waukee in Iowa high school state baseball tournament quarterfinals
CEDAR RAPIDS— After being pushed to Wednesday due to rain on Tuesday, the Class 4A quarterfinal matchup between No. 3 Iowa City High and No. 6 Waukee finally took center stage at Veterans Memorial Stadium. A fifth-inning surge gave the Little Hawks what they needed to pull out a 2-0 win over the...
Meet the nominees for the Press-Citizen's Athlete of the Week, July 15-21
Last week saw Iowa City High baseball and Solon softball clinch their respective tickets to state tournament play. City High baseball defeated Iowa City West, 3-1, to advance to the Class 4A state tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Solon softball earned a 4-3 walkoff win over Center Point-Urbana to clinch a state appearance for the first time since 2016. ...
Jayce Carsten of Mc Causland, Iowa: Teeing Up a Career in Golf
IOWA CITY, IOWA (July 24, 2024) — More than 26 million Americans played golf on a course in 2023, according to the National Golf Foundation. That's 2 million more than in 2018. And that doesn't count the people who took part in ever-expanding off-course opportunities, such as simulators or at venues like Topgolf.
Lone Tree CSD Provides Update On Summer Projects
Plenty of summer projects are underway in the Lone Tree Community School District. In what has already been a busy few months, the District is in the process of installing a new HVAC system in the school’s south gym. The rooftop units have been placed on the top of the building with next steps to include connecting gas lines and installing the fabric duct. The flower bed in front of the main entrance has been removed, and will be replaced with a new retaining wall and mulch after the lion statue is centered. Additional projects in the works at Lone Tree Schools are updating their networking and PA system, resurfacing the track, and installing a new key fob system.
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