UI hospital wins 49.4 million in window dispute
The University of Iowa and UI Health Care won a 49.4 million arbitration award over defective 14 story Stead Family Children’s Hospital windows. Denise Jamieson said the case is resolved and the facility remains committed to safe care as replacements proceed.
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Cedar Rapids seeks to save Eastern Pharmacy building
Save CR Heritage aims to buy the 1921 Eastern Pharmacy at 1135 Ellis Blvd NW for 175000 to restore it as a Czech heritage storefront. Cedar Rapids City Council extended preliminary landmark approval as the nonprofit races to fund by summer end and protect the vacant building from demolition.
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UNI Foundation offers in state tuition for border states
UNI plans a Neighboring State Rate that lowers undergrad tuition for Illinois Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota and Wisconsin amid a vetoed state appropriation. Foundation support would offset the roughly 1.5 million cost, reducing charges to 10201 in tuition and fees versus 22359. President Mark Nook cites donor backing and Midwest momentum.
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Linn-Mar Board keeps gender identity protections in policies
The Linn-Mar school board unanimously upheld more than a dozen policies shielding gender identity for students and staff. The panel cited a new Iowa law that narrows protections and noted removing gender identity is not required by law. Board member Melissa Walker said the move aims to reduce legal risk rather than compelled change.
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