UI Health Tower plan edges forward amid costly prep work
UI Health Care plans $72.5 million for early work on a proposed 842,000 square foot inpatient tower. Regents weigh three-phase expansion including new entrances, skywalk access, and canopy removal, while ramp and water tower demolition move ahead regardless.
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Iowa records third measles case as outbreak grows nationwide
The Iowa Department of Health reports a newly infected man aged 18 to 40 possibly contracted measles through travel, joining one unvaccinated woman in central Iowa who showed symptoms in May. Nationally, the outbreak is the worst since 2019 with about 750 Texas cases and two Texas child deaths linked to unvaccinated cases.
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North Liberty weighs local option tax to ease property tax
North Liberty considers using local option sales tax LOST revenue to fund capital projects such as a new fire station and park upgrades while directing portions to property tax relief. Iowa City and Coralville discuss similar use. past votes show voter resistance with 2009 and 2014 outcomes. The council plans more ideas and must approve ballot language by September for a November vote.
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