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UI Health Care net operating revenue $9.3M below expectations in first quarter
Medicaid cuts resulting from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act haven’t affected University of Iowa Health Care’s revenue yet, but the health care system is bracing for impact. During its financial performance presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents…
‘I am the American Dream’: Immigration awards recognize courage, resilience
The 2024 Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) Immigration & Business Luncheon and Awards celebrated and recognized…

Board of Regents approve new major for Tippie College of Business
A new major in entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business was…

Sherry Bates elected new Board of Regents president
Sherry Bates was unanimously elected as president of the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday,…

Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction
A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…

Board of Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…

Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage
Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…

Highlander Hotel, Iowa River Power Restaurant team up to offer a dynamite experience in hospitality
Iowa River Power Restaurant’s menu has found a new home. In a collaborative effort between…

Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students
Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…

Northwest Junior High students build new desks for school
Eighth grade students at Coralville’s Northwest Junior High School met with Home Depot staff on…

Burlington to move in former Coralville Bed Bath and Beyond
Burlington, an off-price department store retailer with more than 1,000 stores in 40 states and…

Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…

Nelson Media acquires Journal-Eureka, saves it from closing
The Anamosa Journal-Eureka, previously slated to discontinue publication after its Feb. 1 edition, has been…

Iowa City seeks historic landmark designation for Pagliai building
Two historic buildings on E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City are the targets for historic…

Washington employers find dedicated help in WCDC clients
Ethan Woodsmall stands tall at six-foot-something. His long, brown hair is pulled back into a…

Iowa City Municipal Airport receives $442k grant for solar panel project
The Iowa City Municipal Airport received a $442,800 grant to help fund the cost of…






