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UI commits $15M in P3 funds to advance cancer care, renovations in FY 2026

The University of Iowa will invest up to $15 million in public-private partnership (P3) funding during fiscal year 2026 to support continued progress on its strategic plan, including faculty hiring and retention, facilities renovation and a new interdisciplinary project. University…

New Iowa City Marketplace owners look to fill ‘appealing’ space

A Nashville-based real estate firm purchased the Iowa City Marketplace, formerly Sycamore Mall, in July…

Brookwood Capital Advisors is selling the Iowa City Marketplace in auction next month. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Joensy’s in Center Point closing by Oct. 15

Joensy’s restaurant in Center Point, a renowned stop for tenderloins and other homestyle fare, will…

Joensy's Center Point closing

World Trend Financial, TLD acquired by Illinois wealth group

Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser, has acquired World Trend Financial…

Savant Wealth Management is expanding its footprint to Iowa by acquiriing World Trend FinaSAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

UIHC pharmacy specialist wins excellence in innovation award

The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) announced UIHC pharmacy specialist Deanna McDanel as the 2022 recipient…

Deanna McDanel was awarded the Excellence in Innovation award in the Iowa Pharmacy Association's 2022 annual meeting Sept. 22.

ISA Ventures partnership launches health care investment fund

A partnership between ISA Ventures and managed care nonprofit CareSource is creating an investment fund…

ISA Ventures and CareSource are launching the areSource Iowa Opportunity Investment Fund for Iowa startups.

Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure

The state of Iowa is receiving $51.4 million over five years from the federal government…

Iowa is looking to use federal funds to build out EV charging capabilities across major corridors in the next five years.

Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) remained unchanged at 109.6 in August from July 2022,…

Iowa Department of Revenue

Outlets Williamsburg changes name, reflecting hybrid retail concept

Outlets Williamsburg is changing its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg (OMW), under a new…

Outlets Williamsburg has changed its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg.

Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE

As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Linn supervisors to vote Monday on first reading of moratorium on utility-scale solar applications

The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and first consideration Monday,…

Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…

Johnson County home repair program

Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids

ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…

Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns

Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…

Ingredion workers strike

Cedar Rapids declares Sept. 30 ‘ADM Day’ for company’s 120th anniversary

In recognition of the 120th anniversary of global agribusiness and nutrition company ADM, Mayor Tiffany…

ADM Cedar Rapids

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting to merge with Isoray Inc.

Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a radiopharmaceutical company developing alpha-particle therapies and diagnostic imaging agents, is…

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting has merged with Richland, Washington-based medtech company Isoray Inc. CREDIT VIEWPOINT MOLECULAR TARGETING