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One of three, new da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical systems the University of Iowa Health Care is implementing. The university estimates this will double its capacity for robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures.

UI Health Care expands robotic surgery capabilities with da Vinci surgical system additions

University of Iowa Health Care has doubled its robotic surgery capacity with the addition of three new da Vinci 5 surgical systems, making it the first in the state to implement the latest generation of robotic-assisted surgical technology. The new…

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner

Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…

Marion Community Impact Award Phil Pfister

Linn County awards grants to increase food security

The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $132,300 in grants to 12 local organizations…

Report: Iowa’s economy competitive nationally, but improvements needed

Iowa remains competitive with other states in several economic measurements, but improvements are needed in…

Frogman’s Print Workshop, UI begin partnership

Iowa City is welcoming the Frogman’s Print Workshop for the first time in July 2023.…

A Photopolymer Intaglio print by Heather Parrish, who will be teaching at the Frogman's Print Workshop in July 2023. CREDIT FROGMAN'S PRINT WORKSHOP.

Closed auto plant reborn as hub for HNI distribution network

“This story was originally posted by the QCBJ” IOWA CITY – HNI Corporation of Muscatine…

Jersey Mike’s partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

For the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Coralville can donate to…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa and Jersey Mike's is partnering during the month of March. CREDIT JAEI

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary

Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar…

Stamats Communications

Iowa joins coalition investigating TikTok

Iowa and Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 46 states in requesting TikTok Inc. fully comply…

It could be the beginning of the end for TikTok on devices in the U.S. CREDIT PEXELS

QuickVisit Urgent Care opens in Washington County

A new QuickVisit Urgent Care has opened in Washington County after a grand opening ceremony…

An urgent care opened this month in Washington County at 2489 Highway 92. CREDIT LYLE MOEN

Solon, Iowa Valley Schools bond votes pass

School districts across the Corridor tried to pass bond votes necessary for building renovation during…

bond vote pexels

Swisher officials to regroup after voters again reject municipal water plan

Swisher officials are assessing their next steps after a measure to develop a municipal water…

City of Swisher

U.S., Eastern Iowa housing prices show year over year growth

Home prices rose 8.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of…

Real estate sales

CRST recognized by The Home Depot as a Carrier of the Year

Cedar Rapids-based freight company CRST The Transportation Solution has been recognized by The Home Depot…

New DVIP emergency shelter will double capacity

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is planning an early May groundbreaking for a new…

A rendering of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's (DVIP) new emergency shelter. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future

The final phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization project represents a key investment not…

Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking