Iowa’s board of education has approved new science standards for schools.  The Next Generation Science Standards have stirred up some controversy because they include evolution and climate change. Iowa’s two largest universities might be facing a squeeze this fall.  The University of Iowa is expecting 500 more students in its freshman class, but ISU’s president…… MORE

Presidents of Iowa’s three public universities are trying to keep their same budgets despite not receiving expected funding from the state legislature. The board was asked to consider raising spring 2016 tuition by 100 dollars for each undergrad to make up for lack of money from the state. They’ll vote on the proposal next month.…… MORE