UI to study potential treatments for alcohol use disorder
University of Iowa researchers are studying whether psychedelic drugs can help to treat alcohol use disorder. Participants who are struggling with alcohol will be given either ketamine or psilocybin. UI […]
Iowa Catholic Conference exec reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy
Iowa Catholic Conference executive director Tom Chapman says his first reaction to the death of Pope Francis was sadness, “also not too surprised in that he’s had a lot of […]
Drake adds assstant basketball coaches
Warren Niles and Kyle Ryan have been named to the Drake men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Eric Henderson announced on Monday. Niles joins the program as an assistant coach […]
Projects in Bell Plaine, Perry, Grinnell win state development incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved economic incentives for a Norway-based company that wants to expand its operations in the state. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Frontier Natural […]
Literary ‘rock star’ to appear tonight in Des Moines
An author who’s considered one of the world’s most popular storytellers will be in central Iowa tonight for a free event that promises to captivate his legions of readers. David […]
UI study: Don’t let ‘side hustle’ turn you into a jerk at your full-time job
A University of Iowa study might prove to be a teaching moment for anyone who works what’s known as a “side hustle,” or a paid job outside of their full-time […]
UI law professor’s non-profit promotes civics education
University of Iowa law professor Josephine Gittler has founded the “Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa” to address what she sees as a “very big” problem. “There are many young […]
Supreme Court takes Fayette County magistrate off the bench
The Iowa Supreme Court has removed a Magistrate Judge in Fayette County after determining he showed racial bias and a lack of impartiality. The Supreme Court says the removal of […]
Family members of cold case victims hope new effort brings information
The new Iowa Cold Case unit has given families hope they could finally find out what happened to their loved ones. The latest tool in that effort are playing cards […]
Constitutional amendment would let children testify remotely in Iowa abuse case
Most members of the Iowa legislature have started the long process of a proposing a constitutional fix that would again let some child witnesses testify against an alleged abuser remotely. […]