CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — A solo home-run from Jared Akins in the bottom of the fourth inning propelled the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 1-0 victory over the Quad Cities River Bandits in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon. The teams split the four game set 2-2. 

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Several special dramas, local programs, and musical performances will air on Iowa Public Television throughout June. During these specials, viewers will have opportunities to support the programming and services they enjoy all year long, and help make it possible for all Iowans to continue watching these programs. Special thank-you gifts, including tickets and exclusive items, will also be available. 

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 15, 2019) -- Eight students were recognized with scholarships to honor their work and commitment to women's issues, diversity, and social activism at the University of Iowa's annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women.

The honorees included:

Charlotte Gude, from Burnsville, Minnesota, an undergraduate in political science and social justice, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), received the Adele Kimm Scholarship.

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Gary Peters of Michigan today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help states identify and meet the needs of children who come into contact with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, also known as dual status youth.