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UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his groundbreaking cystic fibrosis research that led to life-saving therapies. The Lasker Awards, often called “America’s Nobels,” recognize…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2021. The…
Downtown I.C. debuts new public art installation – ‘You Belong Here’
On Friday, Downtown Iowa City will turn on the lights to its latest public art…
Cedar Rapids hires first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager
Elizabeth Buch has been hired to serve at the City of Cedar Rapids’ first Diversity,…
Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm
Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…
Xtream Arena to host the Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Coralville on Jan. 12 as part of their newly…
IC Ped Mall playground design finalized
After reviewing public input and agreeing to an updated concept, the Iowa City Parks and…
Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program
The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…
MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report
The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…
Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’
The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in…
Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up…
Facebook whistleblower revealed as Iowa City native
Facebook is prioritizing its own profit incentives over the well-being and safety of society-at-large, claims…
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the…
Arc of East Central Iowa hosting community bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa is inviting the public to join them in their…
Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights
In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center’s campus is illuminated…
Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is…
