Aimee Breaux
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Iowa City, IA, United States
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University of Iowa announces more belt-tightening amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Bruce Harreld will take a 50% paycut. Employees across the university will now be under pay freeze. → Read More
'Racist environment': Dozens of students call on officials to address UI writing program
In a letter to the director for the Nonfiction Writers Program Saturday, the group calls for the adoption of a "10-step antiracist action plan." → Read More
New ICCSD graduates mark an end to high school career with a marathon of graduation ceremonies
Students say the ceremony is not ideal, but then again, neither was their last semester. → Read More
Don't forget your cap, gown and PPE: Unconventional three-day graduations begin Thursday
Hundreds of high school seniors will cross the stage before the weekend is over, but without the crowds that would typically accompany a graduation. → Read More
University of Iowa Hospitals losing $20M-$30M every month as fewer Iowans seek health care amid COVID-19 pandemic
"We never have had this kind of a revenue loss in such a short period of time," Suresh Gunasekaran, the CEO of UIHC, told reporters on Wednesday. → Read More
Walking the stage may not be an option, but this Iowa City group found another way to celebrate graduating seniors
Campuses are closed. Boisterous, crowded graduation ceremonies are likely canceled. But for City High senior Shilynn Marshall, the biggest let-down of graduating during a pandemic may be the looming uncertainty. "Not knowing what’s going to come next is the scariest part," Marshall said. "All the preparation they gave us didn’t prep us for this." In hopes of injecting some cheer into this… → Read More
UI frat allegedly violated coronavirus order, under investigation
Despite social-distancing recommendations, the University of Iowa fraternity allegedly hosted a party with 30-50 people in attendance. → Read More
Graduate student union asks University of Iowa for expanded health care, pay protections amid pandemic
The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students spelled out the request in an open letter sent to media outlets and the campus president's office. → Read More
Catholic Worker House collecting donations and facial masks for those hit hard be COVID-19
Calling it the "#MasksForThePoor" drive, the Catholic Workers House is calling for donations. → Read More
ICCSD school board gets a snapshot of what education looks like in age of social distancing
A rundown of how many computers have been requested by families and what priorities educators have when it comes to online learning. → Read More
Kilns in the backyard, science labs online: Faculty and students adjust to online university life
“Right now we’re kind of all hands on deck," said one UI professor of the transition to online. → Read More
University of Iowa students back in class, but not on campus
The campus will remain largely vacant into the summer. → Read More
Where families can get school meals while schools are closed
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can drive or walk to the following locations to pick up both lunch and breakfast for the following day for kids and teens under the age of 18: → Read More
Students and families scramble as campus housing exodus begins at Iowa universities, colleges
The timeline for students to move their belongings out of the dorms varies from a period of a few days to months, depending on the university. → Read More
'I can't say I'm sleeping well:' Businesses, organizations adjust to governor's COVID-19 restrictions
"At least I can rest assured it wasn't something we screwed up," said Jon Wilson, reflecting on the possibility of his business going under. → Read More
COVID-19 patient at UIHC discharged, CEO says hospital well equipped to address pandemic
UIHC is at normal staffing levels currently and is well equipped with Intensive Care Units and ventilators., CEO Suresh Gunasekaran said Tuesday. → Read More
West High student in custody after being accused of making threats, bringing BB gun to school
According to an email sent to parents by the campus principal, two students reported the student made threats in-person and online. → Read More
Police: Paraeducator accused of punching South East Junior High student
The junior high student "pushed" paraeducator Timothy Hodges, and the man "threw a punch" at the student. → Read More
'Not so much an incentive as a punishment:' North Liberty library gets rid of fines
Starting March 23, North Liberty's library has is going fine-free in an attempt to make the space more accessible public resources. → Read More
Green Bay school district to hire Iowa City superintendent
Iowa City's superintendent is headed back to Wisconsin. → Read More