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Coralville plastic surgeon charged with incompetence

A Coralville plastic surgeon, who has been accused of negligence by six Iowans, has been charged by state regulators with professional incompetence. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Dr. Kahlil Jihad Andrews with practicing medicine in a manner that…

Field Day Brewing, Climbing Kites file lawsuit against Iowa over new THC limits

Two Iowa companies, including Field Day Brewing in North Liberty, have filed a lawsuit against…

Field Day Brewing's THC cannabis-infused sparkling beverage, Day Dreamer, makes its debut Feb. 23.

Bankers Trust faces class-action lawsuit alleging ‘crippling’ fees charged to customers

Bankers Trust is facing a potential class-action lawsuit claiming it has charged “crippling” overdraft fees…

Bankers Trust Cedar Rapids downtown office

Bankruptcy trustee objects to UI’s plans for a speedy purchase of Mercy Hospital

A federal bankruptcy trustee has objected to plans by the University of Iowa to fast-track…

Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Coralville nonprofit director faces potential sanctions

The executive director of a Coralville nonprofit organization that helps immigrants and refugees is facing…

Mike Mbanza, Path of Hope

Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’

An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

Governor Reynolds sued for denying jobless Iowans federal pandemic assistance

A potential class-action lawsuit claims Gov. Kim Reynolds’ refusal to pay pandemic-related jobless assistance to…

Unemployment rate

Lawsuit claims University of Iowa Hospitals shared patient information with Facebook

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is facing a potential class action lawsuit over…

Iowa dog breeders responsible for 36% of all U.S. violations in 2022

Iowa’s dog breeders had the worst record of compliance with federal regulations in 2022, accounting…

Stonehenge Kennel West Point