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The University of Iowa eyes expansion project for College of Nursing
Citing inadequate accommodations for modern health care training, the University of Iowa is proposing a $40 million expansion project for the College of Nursing, the first in the building’s more than 50-year history. The university proposed the project as part…
Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits…

Leadership Iowa announces 2025-26 participants, community hosts
Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 Leadership Iowa…

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…

Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…

Iowa Children’s Museum receives $20,000 state grant
The Iowa Children’s Museum has received a $20,000 operating support grant through the Cultural Leadership…

Iowa City firm awarded $10,000 in state homeownership competition
Iowa City-based Residential Mortgage Network was awarded $10,000 in the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch…

Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership
A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after…

Ryan Companies marks 35 years in Cedar Rapids with new downtown office
Ryan Companies US Inc. has moved into a new downtown office space at Kingston Yard,…

PCI Neurology establishes inpatient partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Neurology is now providing inpatient neurological services exclusively at UnityPoint Health…

New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside
A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s…

UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the…

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…

PCI Urology announces exclusive surgical partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Urology (PCI Urology) has formed an exclusive surgical partnership with UnityPoint…

ABI hosts Iowa Manufacturing Conference in October
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together leaders across the manufacturing industry this…

Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives…
