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UI grad to teach at Writers’ Workshop

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
May 7, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District unveils new Geometry in Construction course

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
April 26, 2023
Photo illustration.

ICCSD forms book review committee

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
April 18, 2023
Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High alum honors student through food, book pantry

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
April 16, 2023
An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City man pleads guilty to lesser charges after reaching plea agreement in terrorism case

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
The Coralville food pantry is seen on Sunday, Nov. 7. 2021.

Think Iowa City’s Foodie February Event will include new “Fillanthropy” food drive

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
February 23, 2023
Iowa City Community School District board members speak during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City Community School District considers changing active intruder procedures

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
February 1, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City school district calls for increase in aid, restoration of Iowa Code Chapter 20

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez
February 1, 2023
More Iowa City students eligible for reduced-price lunches

More Iowa City students eligible for reduced-price lunches

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
January 30, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City school board members voice concern for public school funding after the passage of Students First Act

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
January 29, 2023
Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High-Fairfield boys basketball game ends after alleged racially-charged remark

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
January 25, 2023
Photo Illustration.

Iowa City Community School District implements vape detectors in high schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
December 11, 2022
Kayla Buehring, a University of Iowa student, poses for a portrait on the Pentecrest on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Buehring explained she is proud to represent the Hispanic community at the University. “To show that there are people from our community who are doing things that some have been told they can’t do makes feels good,” she said.

University of Iowa Hispanic student enrollment on rise

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
December 4, 2022
The Iowa City Community School District held a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District five-year strategic plan to increase proficiency in schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 30, 2022
School board members of the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting on Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District officially initiates president, other positions

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 30, 2022
The front door of 123 North Linn Street is seen through a window on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District to collaborate with ICON Arts Academy

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 29, 2022
The Iowa City Community School Districts School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. The board approved a measure to include sixth grade in middle schools.

Iowa City Community School District to change secondary school plans, courses and schedules offered to students

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 16, 2022
Executive Director of Public Space One John Engelbrecht poses for a photo in front of the mural outside of Public Space One North Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

Public Space One receives USA Today grant to bring artists of color to Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 6, 2022
Iowa City Community School District teacher John Reynolds, back, and a student, front, lead a demonstration of what ACE classes look like at Iowa City High School in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. City High reinstated ACE programs this year after a 12 year absence.

Iowa City schools to offer program to increase trade jobs

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
November 1, 2022
Contributed photo from Christine Peterson

UI epidemiology professor elected to National Academy of Medicine discusses One Health, Election Process

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
October 30, 2022
A sign reading “Iowa City” is displayed during the “Downtown Block Party” in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Iowa City Tourism Grant to provide funding to new and existing initiatives in Iowa City to spur more visitors

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
October 26, 2022
School board members of the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting on Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City schools to implement Narcan to fight opioid overdoses

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
October 25, 2022
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

New Iowa City Community School District program to bring in paraeducators, train high school students

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
October 10, 2022
Iowa City schools announce semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship Program

Iowa City schools announce semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship Program

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
October 2, 2022
The Center for Language and Culture Learning in room 120 of Phillips Hall is seen on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2022.

UI Center for Language and Cultural Learning adds three language tutor programs

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
September 26, 2022
University of Iowa Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Yuliang Xie poses for a portrait in front of Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Sept. 22, 2022.

UI assistant professor of biomedical engineering receives grant to combat lung disease

Virginia Russell , News Reporter
September 22, 2022
Iowa City Community School District President Ruthina Malone speaks on class sizes at a school board meeting for the Iowa City Community School District on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

Iowa City School Board appoints Molly Abraham as newest board member

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
September 14, 2022
Photo illustration.

Iowa City will resume standard utility billing for the first time since March 2020, assistance plans being implemented

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
September 7, 2022
The fourth Vice President for Medical Affairs was announced on Zoom on Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022

Bradley Britigan discusses future of education at Medical Education Research Facility

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
September 1, 2022
Contributed photo of Bradley E. Britigan. Britigan is the fourth candidate to be announced for the vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean.

UI announces Bradley Britigan as fourth candidate for vice president of medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 31, 2022
Parking spaces on the fourth floor of the Chauncey Swan Parking Garage are seen in Iowa City on Monday, August 29, 2022.

‘The Parking Spaces’ provides interactive audio art experience in downtown Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 30, 2022
The third Vice President for Medical Affairs was announced on Zoom on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

Third finalist for Vice President of Medical Affairs and Carver College of Medicine Dean Selwyn Rogers discusses equity, healthcare plans for UI

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 29, 2022
Selwyn Rogers Jr. is the founding director of the trauma center at the University of Chicago Hospitals and is the Dr. James E. Bowman Jr. at the University of Chicago

UI announces Selwyn Rogers Jr. as third candidate for vice president of medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 28, 2022
The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Finalist for vice president of medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean Cristen Page emphasizes patient care

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 25, 2022
Contributed photo of Cristen P. Page.

UI announces Cristen Page as second candidate for vice president for medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 24, 2022
The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

First Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean finalist highlights importance of teams

Virginia Russell, News Reporter
August 22, 2022
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