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Education & Workforce: UNI’s new EdVantageUNI hub got Regents approval, aiming to help Iowa school districts with customized professional learning and to expand K-12 tutoring delivered by UNI teacher candidates. Rural Development: Iowa is set to receive $31.2M in USDA Rural Development funding, including a $27.5M loan for Floyd County Medical Center expansion and renovations, plus support for rural electric and hospital projects. Local Economic Development: Dubuque Forward unveiled a downtown strategy focused on better street connectivity, including new east-west corridors and a pedestrian bridge to the riverfront. Tech & Infrastructure Politics: A new report highlights how AI-driven data centers are pushing electricity demand higher, with NextEra positioned at the center of the boom. Local Business Notes: Biz Buzz spotlights openings and expansions in Dyersville and Dubuque. Community Giving: The Community Foundation of Cedar County awarded $150,950 in local grants across education, arts, recreation, and economic improvement. Weather Watch: A severe storm outbreak is forecast for the Midwest Wednesday, with tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds possible.

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Jun. 11, 2026

Tech Hub LIVE returns to Des Moines July 20-22 with ag tech ROI focus

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Jun. 12, 2026

Iowa approves real-time concrete sensors as road delays mount

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World Food Prize names 40 top agri-food pioneers for 2026

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Jun. 12, 2026

Agricultural robot market seen topping $57 billion by 2030

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Iowa City Downtown District launches search for Director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance

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Iowa farms, businesses receive $614,000 from Choose Iowa grants

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