Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Targeted goat grazing is gaining popularity, these businesses are taking the opportunity by the horns
An idea for a “cool retirement job” became a full-time endeavor in July for Tamra and Ryan Elliott, owners and operators of Go-At It, a targeted goat grazing company. Targeted grazing is a vegetation management strategy that uses goats as…
Iowa City enacts new regulation on tobacco retail locations, lifts tobacco permit moratorium
Tobacco retailers in Iowa City are now facing restrictions on where they can set up…
AI-powered platform helps patients fight denied insurance claims
The average American spends approximately $13,500 a year on health care, CMS.gov says, and as…
How a university program prepares the next generation for the booming events industry
Crafting a successful event is akin to creating a masterpiece—a skillful art that often goes…
UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions
For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting
The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa enhances student experience with 3DE
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is ramping up efforts to implement its new learning model,…
North Liberty city council debates allocation of remaining ARPA funds
As the deadline to obligate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds draws closer, some cities…
University of Iowa moves forward with purchase of Old Capitol Town Center
The University of Iowa is moving forward with the full acquisition of the Old Capitol…
Regent Universities continue process of eliminating DEI departments
Iowa Regent universities are making progress in complying with Senate File 2435, which mandates the…
University of Iowa seeks $80 million in capital improvement projects at Board of Regents meeting
The University of Iowa received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 6 for…
Tippie College of Business to suspend admission to graduate finance program
The University of Iowa is requesting to temporarily suspend its Master of Science in Finance…
Corridor libraries serve as entrepreneurial hubs
Kellee Forkenbrock’s official title is public service librarian at the North Liberty Library, but it…
Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series
Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…
Historic Iowa River Power building has new owner
The historic Iowa River Power building has a new owner, and the city of Coralville…
University of Iowa pursuing $20.6 million full acquisition of Old Capital Town Center
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase…