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Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Waterloo's new spray and play area at Gates Park opens Monday
WATERLOO, Iowa — Waterloo's new spray and play area at Gates Park opens up on noon, Monday . The Pauline R. Barrett inclusive playground and splash pad are part of a nearly $20 million project for both Gates and Brynes Park. Work is still underway on other amenities including...
Waverly-Shell Rock Bid to Join WAMAC Denied
Waverly-Shell Rock’s (WSR) bid to join the WaMac Conference has been denied. The Go-Hawks just completed their final season in the Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) on June 30th. WSR was voted out over two years ago by fellow NEIC members including Charles City, New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, Waukon and Decorah, because WSR had grown much larger than the other schools and was creating competitive imbalance.
Iowa orthopedic practice to add two surgeons
Davenport, Iowa-based Orthopaedic Specialists is adding two orthopedic surgeons in the coming months. Craig Moe, MD, and Brian McGowan, MD, both have expertise in joint replacement, according to a July 29 news release shared with Becker's. Dr. Moe will join the practice Aug. 1, and Dr. McGowan will start Sept. 3.
Downloadable 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Iowa Hawkeyes as they begin a new season in Iowa City. How will the offense look with Tim Lester replacing Brian Ferentz as the playcaller in 2024? The season officially gets underway against Illinois State on Aug. 31 before the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game. The Hawkeyes came out victorious over the Cyclones, 20-13. Iowa will have a major test on Oct. 5 when they travel to the Shoe to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The following week the Washington Huskies come to Iowa City for the first time since the 1964 season. The Hawkeyes were able to defend the home turf on that day, fans hope that history repeats itself. One notable road trip on the back half of the schedule is the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. These teams haven’t met since 1986 and Iowa looks to give them a rude welcome to the Big Ten. The regular season wraps up at home against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Download the football schedule
UPDATE: Accused Columbia murderer who was captured in Iowa to go on trial this fall
An October murder trial has been set for a Columbia man charged with shooting a man to death in 2021 and then fleeing to Iowa. Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris has scheduled the trial for 39-year-old Mark Alan Achterberg for October 1 through October 4. Achterberg is charged in Boone County Circuit Court with first degree murder and armed criminal action. He’s accused of shooting and killing Justin Stidham in November 2021.
Waterloo CSD Board of Education approves $165M plan to replace Waterloo West & Waterloo East with new high school
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) -The Waterloo Community School District is moving forward with the largest change in its history. On July 29, The Waterloo Community School District’s Board of Education voted in favor five to two of a $165,000,000 plan to merge its two high schools into one. The new...