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Easy Living
Before Jim and Judy Jorgensen moved from north-central Iowa to North Liberty in July 2020 to be closer to their grandchildren, they researched different housing options, including cooperatives. A traditional housing cooperative consists of a multi-unit development, often with common…
UI and DMACC announce new nursing degree partnership
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and the University of Iowa have entered into a…

ChildServe opens new office at UI Research Park
ChildServe, a nonprofit pediatric specialty health care organization, moved its Eastern Iowa provider team to…

International race plays out in Iowa City area this week
The North American Adventure Racing Series Championship is headed to Iowa City and Coralville on Oct.…

Nearly 15,000 participate in 27th Especially for You
More than 14,700 people registered for the 27th annual Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer, held…

Dave Koch appointed Johnson County Public Health director
The Johnson County Board of Health appointed Dave Koch to serve as the director of…

Speak Up series focuses on end-of-life planning
The MedQuarter Regional Medical District announces an upcoming, three-part series focused on end-of-life planning. The…

Power of Pink to mark start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mercy Medical Center and Alliant Energy are joining forces to light the night pink Sept.…

Public health researcher to be featured in Coralville simulcast
The public is invited to attend a viewing party for a televised simulcast presentation featuring…

Foot golf offered at Jones Golf Course in Cedar Rapids
Foot golf can now be played at Jones Golf Course, 2901 Fruitland Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids.…

Report: Decline in outpatient antibiotic prescriptions filled in Iowa
The rate at which outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were filled declined 2 percent among Wellmark Blue…

New online resource available for food entrepreneurs
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) has launched its Iowa Kitchen Connect website, www.IowaKitchenConnect.com, to help…

Moody’s affirms Mercy Medical Center’s A2-level credit rating
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed a strong “A2” credit rating, with a stable outlook, to…

UnityPoint Northridge clinic awarded for patient-centered care
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Northridge in Hiawatha has been awarded the highest level of…

Taking steps to fulfill consumer expectations
By Jean Robillard / Guest Column Health care is experiencing a rise in “consumerism.” Spurred…

Rodger and Marlene’s story
Rodger Burnett has been taking care of his wife of 54 years, Marlene, full-time since…
