A new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa was among the sprawling higher ed priorities Iowa lawmakers advanced Tuesday.

In responding to a House proposal that would require the University of Iowa to establish a new “School of Intellectual Freedom,” a UI lobbyist on Tuesday announced campus plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.

(Des Moines) A proposed bill moving through the House Higher Education Committee would create a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, reshaping American history education. Governor Terry Branstad is a firm backer of the bill. The bill passed subcommittee 2-1.

The bill prohibits professors from teaching concepts surrounding “identity politics” in general education courses

University of Iowa cheerleader Austin Beam, who grew up in Ankeny, is recovering after falling on his neck during a men's basketball game on Jan. 21.

Coming off Iowa's 85-80 home win against Northwestern, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard look at the recent team developments (including a two-game win streak) with big-picture conversation about previous transition years for Iowa women's ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education.

"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said during a hearing at

The University of Iowa study is analyzing the period between breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, when many patients feel anxious and overwhelmed.

In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”

It’s Iowa women's basketball vs Northwestern in Big Ten basketball. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from Tuesday's game.

Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.