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The University of Iowa has announced its 2026-2027 rowing schedule for the fall and spring seasons.
Full story at hawkeyesports.com ↗
Asian cuisine restaurant in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Muscatine, and Southeast Iowa has closed, with the announcement signed by Chef Aman Razdan, Chef Simon Razdan and Sous Chef Arion Razdan.
Full story at qctimes.com ↗
The University of Iowa has dedicated a $250 million Health Sciences Academic Building to the main campus and the UI Health Care enterprise.
Full story at thegazette.com ↗
The 18th Annual Taste of Iowa City is set to take place on August 26, featuring sample-sized bites from 40+ Downtown and Northside restaurants, hosted by Iowa City Downtown District.
Full story at icgov.org ↗
A barbed-wire fence at a home next to Lucas Elementary School in Iowa City has been removed after the city deemed it a public safety hazard.
Full story at kcrg.com ↗
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