Education
Affordable housing development proposed at site of former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City
This story will be updated with additional information. The property housing the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City is the site of a proposed affordable housing development. The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 at its meeting Sept. 2…
Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics
Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft…
UI Health Care introduces Medical Toxicology Clinic
This month, University of Iowa Health Care is launching a Medical Toxicology Clinic to offer…
Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50k to support first-generation Cedar Rapids students
A $50,000 grant provided by Aegon Transamerica Foundation is helping to improve access to higher…
Coe College’s REU site secures $464k National Science Foundation grant for three-year renewal
Coe College’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site has secured a three-year renewal backed by…
University of Iowa welcomes this year’s 24 Mandela Washington fellows
The University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with the Iowa Institute for…
Insure Your Future targets next generation of risk management professionals
Approximately 75 Eastern Iowa college students gathered Tuesday at TrueNorth’s Cedar Rapids headquarters, 500 1st…
Act Write Here wins $15,000 first prize at Venture School Statewide Launch Day
Virtual playhouse Act Write Here won first place and a $15,000 prize at the University…
Crystal Group, Buena Vista University form educational partnership
Through a new partnership with Buena Vista University, Crystal Group, Inc. is broadening educational benefits…
Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…
University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…
Cedar Rapids Community School District to sell Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) announced its plans for the sale and repurposing…
UI Health Care seeks $74 million OBGYN expansion, renovation
Next week, University of Iowa Health Care will petition the Iowa Board of Regents for…
Ignite IC aims to connect young talent to Iowa City community
A free event series sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc. is seeking to recruit and…
University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…
ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
Educational organization and former nonprofit ACT made headlines last month when it announced a partnership…
