Governor signs bill restricting Pharmacy Benefit Manager practicies
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers. PBMs negotiate with insurance companies, drug makers and pharmacies to set the price of medications for people with […]
Cedar Rapids will soon have its first non-profit pharmacy with urgent care
A nonprofit pharmacy with urgent care is set to open in Cedar Rapids, the first in the area to serve primarily low-income families. Stacie Eastman, development director for Eastern Iowa […]
Move to modernize UI Hospitals will cost billions of dollars
The Board of Regents facilities committee has approved the start of the modernization of the University of Iowa Hospitals with an estimated cost of more than three billion dollars. University […]
Group’s used bookstore relocates, raising funds for Le Mars Public Library
Volunteers in Le Mars are selling thousands of used books to support their local public library. A store in downtown Le Mars called “Second Chapter Gently Used Books” opens today. […]
Governor Reynolds vetoes carbon pipeline bill, calls it ‘too broad’
Governor Kim Reynolds has vetoed a bill that would have made it harder for Summit Carbon Solutions to seize land along the pipeline route from unwilling property owners. In a […]
Rickie Fowler to play in John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler, one of pro golf’s most popular players, has committed to compete in this year’s John Deere Classic, July 2-6, at TPC Deere Run. The five-time Ryder Cup team […]
Marc Sonnen returns to UNI as an assistant coach
UNI head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson announced the hiring of Marc Sonnen as the Panthers’ new fourth full-time assistant coach. Sonnen, a prolific scorer who played for the Panthers […]
Drake to play in Emerald Coast Classic
Drake men’s basketball is scheduled to play in the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, the tournament on Wednesday. DePaul, Georgia Tech and LSU are also […]
U.S. pork exports down in 2025
The volume of U.S. pork exports is down about 9% compared to this time a year ago and it’s not just trade tensions with China that caused the drop. “While […]
Launch status now ‘pending’ for Iowan Whitson and crew
It’s now unclear exactly when Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson will blast off on her record-setting fifth space mission. This morning’s scheduled launch was called off. SpaceX announced on Tuesday […]
