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UI Health Care opens new pediatric emergency space

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new pediatric emergency space within its emergency department at the university campus, completing a multi-year expansion project. According to a release, the new facility at 200 Hawkins Drive adds 17 emergency care…

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.

Meisheid named chair of Linn County Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Brandy Z. Meisheid has been named chair of the Linn County Board of Supervisors…

Brandy Meisheid Linn County board of supervisors

New mixed-use development proposed for former Marion Public Library site

A new mixed-use development is in the works for the former Marion Public Library site…

Former Marion library site

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

Fisher Group in Hiawatha closing

Fisher Group in Hiawatha is closing its doors, according to a notification posted to the…

Fisher Group Hiawatha

GreatAmerica announces move into 3D printing sector

Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services is making a strategic move into the rapidly expanding additive…

GreatAmerica Financial Services

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.

St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…

St. Luke's Marion ER ribbon cutting

Former AMC theater in Cedar Rapids set to become trampoline park

It seems the former AMC Classic Westdale 12 movie theater in southwest Cedar Rapids will…

AMC Theater Cedar Rapids

Greater Iowa City, Inc. announces 2025 Executive Leadership Program cohort

Greater Iowa City, Inc. has partnered with the University of Iowa’s Tippie Leadership Collaborative to…

Rogers to step down as Linn County supervisor, joins UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation

District 2 Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers has submitted his letter of resignation, which will…

Supervisor Ben Rogers westside library campaign

University of Iowa Health Care union begins bargaining with Iowa Board of Regents

Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set…

University of Iowa Health Care

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

Iowa REALTORS: Housing market sees strong start to 2025

The Iowa housing market kicked off 2025 with promising gains in key metrics, continuing the…

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