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Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection named one of nation’s top 10 work-based learning programs

Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection has been recognized as one of the top 10 work-based learning organizations in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education. The honor was part of the DOE’s Career Z Challenge, a multi-stage national…

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…

Lion Bridge Library Lager canning day

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…

Tim Charles, retired Mercy Medical president and CEO, now teaches Exploration in Health and Society at Coe College.

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…

Business impact and policy outlook survey

Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is hearing up to launch its JA BizTown mobile tour this spring.

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…

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

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…

A member of UI Health Care's union SEIU holds a sign that declares "Restore merges staff seniority now!" at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Drive Wednesday. Health care workers say the 3% wage increase offered by the Iowa Board of Regents isn't enough.

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…

Stead Family Children’s Hospital connects to John Pappajohn Pavillion in March 2023. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.

Deadline approaches for University of Iowa Venture School

Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business ideas and gain expert guidance can apply for…

UI Venture School logo

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…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo

Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…

A scientist wearing a face mask and lab coat holds a petri dish.

Van Meter offering five electrical industry scholarships

Van Meter is accepting applications for its Spark Your Success Scholarship, which provides up to…

Van Meter

COGS rejects Iowa Board of Regents’ pay raise offer at first bargaining meeting

University of Iowa graduate student worker union COGS will be headed to a closed bargaining…

A protestor holds a sign that reads "The union is the voice of TAs & RAs" at the COGS' protest rally Jan. 29 at the Pentacrest on the Iowa City campus.

Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Corridor Business Hall of Fame

UI graduate workers’ union COGS to negotiate wages with Iowa Board of Regents this week

University of Iowa graduate student workers are headed to the bargaining table with the Iowa…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.

UI graduate workers stage protest on campus, demand higher wages

Graduate student employees at the University of Iowa are demanding a raise, citing unlivable wages…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.