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Englert Theatre workers secure union contract

Englert Theatre’s bargaining unit and management have ratified and signed a new union contract, effective June 1. The agreement guarantees immediate and annual wage increases, grievance and arbitration procedures, minimums for hours worked, guaranteed meal and break protection, and daily…

Black entrepreneurs navigate the business world

There are two things Candice Luter has learned since turning her part-time side hustle, where…

Country’s first mobile vasectomy clinic hits the streets

It’s unusual, and often leads to bewildered faces, but the Simplevas mobile vasectomy clinic sparks…

Barbara Wilson installed as UI president

During a ceremony on Friday at Hancher Auditorium — as part of the University of…

Barbara Wilson

New UI disability research center approved by Iowa Board of Regents

The University of Iowa will focus clinical research efforts on intellectual and developmental disabilities in…

On With Life, honorary chair Maggie McQuillan to host annual fundraiser

On With Life, a Coralville-based neuro rehab outpatient clinic that provides care for people suffering…

Nebullam Farms to expand into Iowa City, Coralville ahead of schedule

Home to Iowa’s only indoor farms, Nebullam Farms is once again expanding – this time…

ICAD quarterly investor council meeting previews development projects

City officials from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Solon met Feb. 17 to…

UI Health Care’s Brooks Jackson steps down, further reshuffles leadership

Brooks Jackson, the University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the…

UPDATE: Downtown IC high-rise site plan review fails

FEB. 28: The proposed 13-story high-rise at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City has…

21 S. Linn St. CREDIT NOAH TONG.

Richard O. Jacobson Foundation gifts $70 million to University of Iowa for patient care building

The Richard O. Jacobson Foundation has committed a $70 million gift to the University of…

ACT CEO: Removal of standardized test mandate ‘unsupported by research’

In January, the Iowa Board of Regents abolished the mandate requiring high school students to…

Pedego electric bike shop to open in Coralville

Jason Cashman surprised himself when he decided to launch an electric bike store in Coralville…

Express Midwest limo service celebrates 35 years

This year, Valentine’s Day will hold an extra layer of appreciation in the heart of…

Sports complex? Park pool? IC targets long-term development projects

While Iowa City’s capital improvement plan — which outlines the ongoing, annual and future construction…

Wage-price spiral fears to dictate Fed’s policymaking, says UI professor

One University of Iowa professor expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates and ensure…