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Megan Schulte

2025 Forty Under 40: Megan Schulte

Megan Schulte VP of Human Resources  |  Frontier Co-op  |  AGE: 39 Residence: Amana Hometown: Winthrop Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa; master’s degree from Mount Mercy University Who do you consider your local mentors? Professionally, my current…

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

IOWA 500: Meet Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which…

Brian Waller

North Liberty chocolatier blends math and design for stunning sweets

Mathematics, metalworking, and chocolate might not sound like the best recipe for a small business.…

Chocolatier Anne Goddard removes a batch of mint chocolate sweets from a mold at A Chocolate Studio in North Liberty on Feb. 5, 2025. CREDIT PARKER JONES

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.

This ‘dynamic duo’ is setting bold new course for downtown Cedar Rapids

This is the first article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar…

Downtown District executive director Caleb Knutson and program manager Jennifar Bassett are shown at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex in downtown Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

AI in Iowa: How Google, Microsoft, and local businesses are driving innovation

In the heart of America, amidst rolling cornfields and burgeoning tech hubs, Iowa is quietly…

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‘The state of the city is strong’: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague urges unity in uncertain times in State of the City address

The Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City was packed the evening of Feb. 18…

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague gives his sixth State of the City address Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Emma J. Harvat Hall.

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.

Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy

Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…

Daneya Jacobs, owner of Delaware-based Candy Connections and past participant of Partner to Empower. CREDIT DANEYA JACOBS

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.

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.

Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region prepares to phase out

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) is set to dissolve by…

Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region logo

Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee

Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college,…

Zach Peterson, owner of Right at Home Iowa City poses at his office at 1210 Highway 6. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

A new chapter for former Newport’s Flowers building

While the days of Newport’s Flowers in Cedar Rapids have ended, the florists’ onetime home…

This towering smokestack is the iconic feature of the former Newport’s Flowers building at 2125 Wilson Ave. SW. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT