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Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water
Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes, access to clean water and regular maintenance to residential grounds. At a press conference Wednesday, the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Iowa Manufactured Home Residents…
Solar utility projects seek approval in Johnson County
A solar utility project has its sights set in rural Johnson county, with the potential…
Oral-B enters contract to purchase Kirkwood’s Iowa City campus
After 273 days on the market, Kirkwood Community College has announced a buyer for its…
PinSeekers golf facility ready for business
Commuters on Interstate 380 may be wondering about the mammoth, 200-foot-tall netting that shoots into…
Mercy Iowa City sale to University of Iowa approved
University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by bankruptcy court on Monday,…
Local executives share how collegiate sports shaped their leadership skills
Former college basketball player and coach Hanna Howard was recently named CEO of Fort Worth-based…
First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together
The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…
New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City
The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…
Steindler Orthopedic: Delay of Mercy sale impacting health care, community
Steindler Orthopedic has joined Mercy Iowa City’s bondholders and master trustees in a call to…
Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom
A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…
From intern to CEO: Katie Thomas’s climb to success
If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…
IDT opens new therapeutic manufacturing facility
A new facility for Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) highlights an important milestone for the 35-year-old…
Big Grove Brewery poised for substantial growth
Big things are happening for Big Grove Brewery, a popular brewery with locations in Solon,…
Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational
Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…
Statewide Laborshed study underway
The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…
North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center
The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…
