University of Iowa

Iowa’s Civics Center, officially the Center for Intellectual Freedom, is required to teach thousands of students U.S. history and government courses at the University of Iowa but currently has only one professor. State lawmakers have designated it as the sole provider of these required courses, prompting potential hiring needs.

Wildfires since 2015 have reversed a decade-long decline in U.S. smog levels, increasing ground-level ozone by 4% and contributing to an estimated 318 annual deaths. A University of Iowa study used AI to analyze limited EPA smog monitor data, revealing the trend reversal despite prior human-caused emissions reductions.

A study finds that wildfires have reversed U.S. progress on reducing smog since 2015, with national ground-level ozone increasing by 4% as fires grow larger. Researchers attribute this trend partly to climate change and limited air pollution monitoring, projecting smog levels could return to 2003 levels in 20 years if wildfire smoke continues to rise.

Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open seats due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate nominations with Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin (Republicans) and Josh Turek and Zach Wahls (Democrats), as well as a gubernatorial race with multiple Republican candidates. The outcomes could influence the 2028 election and midterm control of Congress.

Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect linked to a weekend shooting near the University of Iowa that injured five people. The incident occurred in a university vicinity, prompting an active investigation.

Iowa City police are investigating a downtown shooting near the University of Iowa campus. Authorities are searching for a teenage suspect in connection with the incident.

A shooting near the University of Iowa resulted in five injuries, including students. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Five people were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.

Five people were injured in a shooting incident near the University of Iowa. The attack occurred in a public area close to the university campus, raising concerns about campus safety.

A shooting occurred near the University of Iowa's Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City early Sunday after a fight, wounding multiple people including students. The suspect remains at large, and police are investigating with no indication that students were targeted. Authorities are seeking information from the public.

A shooting occurred near the University of Iowa, resulting in five injuries, including students. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Multiple people were rushed to the hospital after gunfire erupted near the University of Iowa. The incident occurred in a public area, prompting emergency responses.