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Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger
In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University held a public signing Friday, June 27 at the Sisters of Mercy University Center on Mount Mercy’s campus. The celebration comes 10…
PHOTOS: Mercy IC makes the official transition to UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
The former Mercy Iowa City hospital was a beehive of activity Wednesday, Jan. 31, when…
Board of Regents vote support for new bylaws to align UIHC, former Mercy hospital
With the due date approaching rapidly for University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City…
Mercy Iowa City and Altera Digital Health reach agreement
Mercy Iowa City’s dispute with its electronic medical records (EMR) software company, Altera Digital Health…
Mercy Iowa City tackles contract disputes, dissolutions
Mercy Iowa City is seeking relief from its executory contract with the Steindler Orthopedic Clinic,…
Fourth time’s a charm; vacant Iowa City lot seeks to rezone once more
A vacant lot in Iowa City is once again up for rezoning consideration, following the…
Mercy bondholder, trustee seek proceeds from sale of assets
Mercy Iowa City bondholder, Preston Community Capital, is seeking court approval to distribute sale proceeds…
Washington pork producer JWV Pork closes Washington site, lays off workers
Major Iowa pork producer JWV Pork, 2504 Quince Ave., Washington, Iowa, has laid off 65…
Iowa City Community Theatre purchases land for new theater; will join South of 6 businesses
For years, the Iowa City Community Theatre (ICCT) has charmed its audience from its venue…
YMCA of Washington County awarded $4k Sports Tourism grant
At its Jan. 11 meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded an estimated $1.8 million in…
International plastics manufacturer to add training facility in Iowa City
Austrian-based company Alpla, Inc. has plans to develop a training facility in Iowa City to…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks collaboration with Iowa City Council
Johnson County’s economic development organization, Greater Iowa City, Inc., is seeking a closer collaboration between…
Food nonprofits see fruitful year, despite ongoing drought
2023 wasn’t exactly a banner year for agriculture – Iowa saw its third year of…
Immigration & Business Luncheon to focus on perspective, inclusion
The Catherine McAuley Center is hosting its second annual Immigration & Business Luncheon, a “celebration…
JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty
A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…
Scouted or scammed? Employment scams becoming more prevalent
Aly McConnell was thrilled when a message popped up in her email inbox offering her…
