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Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of the project description and budget for several early-phase developments that will pave the way for the future patient care tower. The project’s budgeted $7.25 million…
Twedt-Ball named president, CEO of Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board has named Karla Twedt-Ball as the foundation’s new…
Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus
Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…
Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor
In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…
Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa partners with Iowa Swarm, UI basketball
Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa is partnering with Iowa Swarm Collective in support of Iowa…
Linn hazardous material pipeline ordinance set for revamp
A proposed Linn County ordinance establishing setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines is heading back…
University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students
A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…
UI research center secures emergency funding following tornado
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from the University of Iowa to make…
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreased in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March from 2.9% in February, according…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…
Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids
After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…
Petrost Therapeutics wins $25,000 at Iowa JPEC awards
Petrost Therapeutics recently won first prize at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)…
Johnson County launches apprenticeship program
Johnson County has launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at supporting local workforce development efforts…
Ross Dress for Less replacing Gordmans store in Coralville
Discount department store Ross Dress for Less will open at the site of the former…
Coe, Drake law school announce 3+3 partnership
Students at Coe College in Cedar Rapids now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s…
David’s Bridal plans layoffs in Marion, other Iowa stores
David’s Bridal plans to lay off employees at all four of its Iowa stores, including…
