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5 University of Iowa writers on National Book Award longlist
Three University of Iowa graduates and two faculty members made the National Book Award longlist. Winners will be announced Nov. 20.
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University of Iowa renames road to honor a heartfelt tradition
The University of Iowa has renamed For The Kids Way to Hawkeye Wave Way, honoring a heartfelt tradition involving a children’s hospital and football games.
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First-year enrollment jumped 16% at Iowa State. Here’s why.
This fall, Iowa State University saw a surge in freshman enrollment due to a STEM boom, affordability, and more.
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VIDEO: Hampton businesses targeted with anti-immigrant flyers
Earlier this month, the Latino community in Hampton, Iowa was rocked by what locals are calling a hate crime: employees of Latino-owned businesses found anti-immigrant flyers invoking Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s name posted outside their workplaces. The county GOP chair condemned the usage of Trump’s name and said the message did not align with…
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What to know about August’s Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year, including what it is and what makes it so special.
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Bobcat sightings in West Des Moines—what to know & how to stay safe
With numerous bobcat sightings reported in West Des Moines, Iowans need to know what to do if they ever encounter one. Here are some tips.
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Pantrylympics event bring Johnson Co. food pantries together for competition, fun
You know that event that happens once every four years, bringing together athletes from vastly different backgrounds to compete for first, second, and third? No, no, no, not the Olympics. In Johnson County, it’s called Pantrylympics. Three food pantries in the county—including the North Liberty Community Food Pantry, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and Iowa City…
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With Biden out, Iowa Democrats rally around Kamala Harris
Iowa Democrats unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination.
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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States.
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These Iowa historic buildings will get a $19 million makeover
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced over $19 million in awards to aid the transformation of 12 historic buildings. Here’s what you need to know.
