UI interim leader flew to Denver to discuss donor gift
Iowa City officials report interim UI President Jean Robillard chartered a 10 747 flight to Denver a week before Bruce Harreld was chosen. He met with donor Jerre Stead a member of the presidential search committee about a 5 million donation to the UI Children's Hospital. Both men sat on the 21 member committee that advanced Harreld.
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Mount Pleasant bus driver fired for kicking boy off
A Mount Pleasant school bus driver was fired after kicking an unruly third grade student off a bus on a dark morning and leaving the scene without notifying parents or administrators. State records released this week show the action conflicted with district guidelines and transportation staff training.
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Iowa climbs to No 22 in health ranking study
The 2015 America’s Health Rankings report issued by UnitedHealth Foundation ranks Iowa 22nd, with Hawaii healthiest and Louisiana unhealthiest. The study notes declines in smoking and cancer deaths while drug deaths rise and Iowa ranks poorly for binge and chronic drinking.
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Iowa Tops Nation For Regular Diploma High School Graduates
Iowa ranks first nationwide for students earning a regular high school diploma within four years. The report highlights strong outcomes across districts and points to statewide policies and programs supporting graduation rates.
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Iowa Tops Nation for Health Insurance Coverage
Iowa ranked among the best states nationwide for the share of residents with health insurance, reflecting strong coverage levels across the state.
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Iowa Health Study Shows Rising Obesity and Diabetes Rates
The study notes obesity up to 29.6 percent of adults and diabetes at 10 percent, with increases over two decades. It highlights Iowa residents eating fewer than two vegetables daily and sleeping well, as fewer than a third sleep fewer than seven hours.
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