Education
Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%
Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least one work-based learning experience, marking a significant increase in career-connected education across the state. The Iowa Department of Education has announced that 45% of graduating…
Tuition hikes on the table for students at state universities
Pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, Iowa’s state universities are proposing tuition hikes…
University of Iowa Health Care seeks approval for $3 million hematology clinic renovation
University of Iowa is seeking Iowa Board of Regents’ approval to renovate a portion of…
GALLERY: University of Iowa Health Care opens North Liberty medical campus
University of Iowa Health Care and Corridor leaders gathered Friday, April 11 for a ribbon-cutting…
IOWA 500: Meet Angela Walker Franklin, president of Des Moines University
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
McKinley STEAM Academy students raise funds for animal rescue through JA pop-up business
Sixth grade students at McKinley STEAM Academy in the Cedar Rapids Community School District recently…
Kirkwood, IowaWORKS announce Cedar Rapids workforce services partnership
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS have formed a new partnership to improve the availability and…
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release…
Former Mercy CEO Tim Charles tapped as Coe College instructor
When you’re taking Exploration in Health and Society at Coe College with retired president and…
Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…
Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…
Iowa Board of Regents push pause on Iowa Memorial Union renovations
The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to postpone a decision greenlighting the proposed $81.4…
UI Health Care Workers union protest for better wages, benefits
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union picketed at the corner of…
New child care center, window replacement among UI projects seeking approval at Board of Regents meeting next week
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for four…
Deadline approaches for University of Iowa Venture School
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business ideas and gain expert guidance can apply for…
ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation
The Iowa City Community School District is ramping up a project-based learning initiative to introduce…
