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The University of Iowa eyes expansion project for College of Nursing
Citing inadequate accommodations for modern health care training, the University of Iowa is proposing a $40 million expansion project for the College of Nursing, the first in the building’s more than 50-year history. The university proposed the project as part…
First annual Empowerment Symposium launches this fall in Iowa City
This fall, the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will…
Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…
University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…
UI Health Care requests approval for 6% rate increase
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 12, University of Iowa Health Care requested…
Paul Davis Restoration named CBJ’s 2024 Fastest Growing Company
For the owners of Paul Davis Restoration, their start was marked with baptism by fire…
UI Health Care seeks $74 million OBGYN expansion, renovation
Next week, University of Iowa Health Care will petition the Iowa Board of Regents for…
Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives
Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local…
University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…
Iowa City’s Pagliai’s Pizza building designated as historic landmark
An iconic Iowa City building with ties to Czech immigrants was recently designated a historic…
Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand
This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…
Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis
Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…
ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
Educational organization and former nonprofit ACT made headlines last month when it announced a partnership…
Transporting the Eras Tour: How a Midwestern trucking company got Taylor Swift’s tour across the border
America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon, having seen enormous success with her evolution…
Retirement community, Chicago developer among North Liberty’s development requests
A retirement community and mixed-use development proposition are a few of the significant developments that…
$30 million conservation bond proposed for Johnson County
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors, joined by the Johnson County Conservation Board, convened on…
