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Schools, Elections

Fight Against Gay Marriage? Not if the Iowa GOP Wants Young Voters

Young Republicans in Iowa are still split on the institution of marriage being extended to gay people. But there is a growing consensus among college-aged GOPers that in order to win elections, the party's focus should be elsewhere.

Schools, Public Safety

Iowa Public Health Department to Require Whooping Cough Vaccine for School Admission

The state department of public health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) enrollment for school entry to stop the spread of the disease.

Police & Fire, Schools

'Do NOT Offer Admission Under Any Circumstances,' University of Iowa Says About 'Batman' Shooting Suspect (Updated)

James Holmes, the man accused of shooting and killing a dozen people in a Colorado movie theater last month, was denied admission to the University of Iowa in 2011.

Back to School

User Gallery: Iowa Kids Go Back to School, Post your Back to School Photos!

Did you snatch some photo keepsakes before your kids went back to school this week? Share them with us.

Opinion, Schools

Stephen Bloom Returns to University of Iowa. News or Just Another School Year? (Editor's Column and Poll)

Stephen Bloom says he's ready to move on with the school year.

Back to School

Ask the Patch Pros: Your Back to School Questions Answered

Feeling trepidation about the coming school year? Worry no more.

Schools

Patch Poll: What Can be Done to Curb Bullying in School Following Iowa Teen's Suicide?

It's pretty easy to form a consensus against bullying in our schools. But where does the responsibility rest to improve the situation? With parents? With the schools? Or somewhere else?

Trophy Concept 1: Mascot Football Concept

Schools, Sports

Take a Look at the New Cy-Hawk Trophy Concepts and then Vote

Want to see what trophy the Hawkeyes and Cyclones could be vying for in the future? Read on.

Schools

New Documents Raise Question of Who Wanted Who in Stephen Bloom Flap

Interviews with CNN's John King and Stephen Colbert of the "Colbert Report" were planned, yet never panned out.

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