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Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a milestone in their partnership Thursday with the grand opening of the JA Dream Accelerator. Located at the district’s Center for Innovation, 2255 N. Dubuque Road…
Labor leaders decry Gov. Reynolds’ lax child labor laws
Corridor labor leaders say Governor Reynold’s recent child labor laws defy decades-old federal government regulations…
Future of Johnson County jail, sheriff’s office in question
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors had a lengthy work session last week regarding the…
Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors
A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…
Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball
Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…
The Palestra celebrates grand opening
On a muggy July 9 afternoon in North Liberty, dozens of community members gathered at…
UnityPoint Health, UI Health Care unveil new leadership
UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care have each announced the appointment of new…
Iowa City receives $3.75 million PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The city of Iowa City has been selected as one of 21 communities to receive…
Coralville sells city property to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for $25,000
Last week, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) finalized a real estate deal with the…
Iowa City begins process for redeveloping former U.S. Bank site
Redevelopment plans for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City are progressing, now that results…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance
The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce…
Insure Your Future targets next generation of risk management professionals
Approximately 75 Eastern Iowa college students gathered Tuesday at TrueNorth’s Cedar Rapids headquarters, 500 1st…
Corda Credit Union to open new location in North Liberty
Corda Credit Union, formerly known as Linn Area Credit Union, is opening a new location…
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…
