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UI study: Playing an inclusive sport may be good for your brain and your body
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (332+ words) by Matt Kelley | Jun 11, 2026 As FIFA World Cup play opens today, a University of Iowa study finds playing soccer may help young people with intellectual disabilities improve their physical fitness " as well as their brain health. J. J. Chen, a UI professor…...
Radon detection training scholarships, for people who pledge to work in rural Iowa
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (242+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 10, 2026 Scholarships are now available for Iowans who complete the training for radon detection certification and agree to work in rural Iowa. Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that's the leading cause of lung cancer among…...
State board reviews finances of Iowa City public schools
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | Jun 10, 2026 A state board is calling on officials from one of the state's largest public school districts to return in October for more testimony about its budget issues. David Noerper, who ran unsuccessfully for a seat on…...
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom advisors discuss expansion plan
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (231+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | Jun 9, 2026 The University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom will have to dramatically expand to fulfill a new state law. It will soon require all students at the three state-supported universities to take two civics classes in…...
'Magic' trading card game to be used at UI to teach tomorrow's lawyers
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (420+ words) by Matt Kelley | Jun 8, 2026 A University of Iowa law professor and corporate law expert plans to use a popular and immersive fantasy trading card game to train future lawyers how to read documents carefully. Professor Mihailis Diamantis says reading text…...
Reynolds rejects new rules for Iowa high schoolers taking community college classes
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (458+ words) Radio Iowa Reynolds rejects new rules for Iowa high schoolers taking community college classes Governor Reynolds has rejected two new rules for students who are taking community college classes while they're still in high school. School districts cover the costs…...
Central Iowa school district to launch 'Reimagining Education' project
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (218+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 3, 2026 Iowa's largest school district is asking residents for feedback on changes coming soon through what's being called the Reimagining Education project. The five-year plan will offer Des Moines Public Schools students more interest-based programs, and…...
Morningside University in Sioux City selects new president
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) The interim president at Morningside University in Sioux City is now the full time leader of the school Chad Benson, a Morningside alumnus, started his duties as 14th president of the school Wednesday. University Board of Directors Chair Curt White says…...
In AI era, Iowa college leader says focus must remain on students' critical thinking skills
2+ week, 5+ day ago (159+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | May 22, 2026 The president of Northwest Iowa Community College says artificial intelligence is influencing education and workforce training programs, but John Hartog says AI should not replace critical thinking. "One thing that I hope never changes is that…...
Iowa's April, 2026 unemployment rate remains at 3. 3%
2+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | May 21, 2026 Iowa's unemployment rate in April was 3. 3%, the same as March. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there was a modest increase in hiring last month. "We did see an increase of 3400 jobs in the month…...