Chambers earns silver in para 200m medley behind Italian rival
Arkansas swimmer Vanessa Chambers, born visually impaired, won silver in the women’s SM138 200-meter individual medley at the Paralympics, finishing just behind Italy’s Carlotta Gilli with a career best time of 2:25.90. She was diagnosed with multiple mitochondrial gene deletion syndrome and nystagmus, and began para swimming in 2021 after joining the UNI team.
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University of Iowa revises conflict policies amid paid-leave probe
The University of Iowa reports two more machine shop employees were put on paid leave during an investigation of contract work and pricing practices. It cites need to improve conflict of interest rules, deepen verification, and limit extended leaves. The audit details salaries and actions of Busch Crile and Spencer Kuhl, with potential wage recoupment by federal and state authorities.
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Morales Says Open Meeting Targeted Him in Termination Debate
Morales faced a heated county board session over a proposed termination or performance action. Sullivan outlined grounds while Morales complained of lack of notice and due process, noting potential HR steps were not followed. Other supervisors questioned the process and supported a formal path, with resignation offered but declined. Morales has past roles with the University of Iowa and LU LAC and serves on Coralville committees.
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