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  • 3 weeks ago | desmoinesregister.com | Jessica Rish

    The University of Iowa appointed Saba Rasheed Ali as interim associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College. Ali is a professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research in the College of Education. The search for a permanent dean was paused after the top finalist declined an offer. The University has named an interim dean of its graduate college, just a few weeks after the school's top finalist turned down an offer.

  • 3 weeks ago | press-citizen.com | Jessica Rish

    FRYFest, honoring former Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry, returns to Iowa River Landing on Aug. 29. This year's theme, "Farm to Field: 40 Years of ANF," celebrates Fry's "America Needs Farmers" program. New additions include panels with ANF athletes and local farmers. FRYFest, the annual tradition named in honor of Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry, is going back to its roots by celebrating the iconic "America Needs Farmers" initiative.

  • 3 weeks ago | press-citizen.com | Jessica Rish

    The plan includes new fieldhouses, fine arts additions, and athletic field upgrades across the district's high schools. Funding will also be allocated for a Center for Innovation, playgrounds, technology, and partnerships with Coralville and Iowa City for aquatic and athletic facilities. The proposal will be voted on by the school board on June 10th.

  • 3 weeks ago | press-citizen.com | Jessica Rish

    The weekend is here and filled with exciting events, from the grand return of the longstanding Iowa Arts Festival to new discoveries. Here are five weekend events to check out in Iowa City. Browse the Iowa Arts Festival all weekend longFriday to Sunday:The Iowa Arts Festival returns for its 42nd season June 6-8 in downtown Iowa City. The event will feature performances by dozens of local musicians, more than 100 artists, and numerous food vendors. More: Looking ahead to summer?

  • 4 weeks ago | press-citizen.com | Jessica Rish

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen's students of the year have been chosen. Johnson County high school principals and faculty are asked each week to nominate students who excel in and out of the classroom as the Press-Citizen’s Student of the Week. The Press-Citizen chose to highlight the nominees and their academic achievements for a chance to be named student of the year.

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6 May 25

RT @presscitizen: Iowa City's FilmScene, home to the Refocus Film Festival, among those hit by NEA cuts https://t.co/kAC6lcd5xt

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5 May 25

Beautiful photos from Julia!

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Photos: See photos of the Iowa 80 Truckstop, touted as world's largest, near Walcott https://t.co/770Zu7UxRx

jessica rish (she/her)
jessica rish (she/her) @rishjessica_
5 May 25

New to you, not new to me! My feature on the "Iowa 80: Worlds Largest Truckstop," the unofficial world wonder I've visited the most in my life (my dad almost left me once!); read all about this gem and think about it next time you visit

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We spent a day at 'Iowa 80: The World's Largest Truck Stop.' Here's what we found: https://t.co/LauENqLYZ4