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Media Highlights

Dr. Bob Cargill talks about the impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on the interpretation of the Bible during the first official event of the partnership between the University of Iowa and the Downtown District at Prairie Lights Cafe in Iowa City, IA, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Dr. Bob Cargill has been teaching archaeology at the University of Iowa since 2011.

UI, Iowa City Downtown District host first event in First Round Series

Thursday, February 19, 2026

After announcing the partnership on Feb. 10, the first event in the series was held at the Prairie Lights Cafe with UI associate professor Robert Cargill.

Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation to bring university researchers into its First Round monthly networking series.

Student researcher studying new hormone treatments to improve care for uterine cancer patients

Friday, January 2, 2026

Upcoming Events

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm

UI Bioventures Center

Food Truck Tuesdays feature a rotating lineup of local food trucks on the third Tuesday of each month, May through October, at the BioVentures Center.

Past Events

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Informational Session

Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:30pm to 6:00pm

Virtual

Curious about how you can address society's unmet needs through health care innovation? The Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Program is a year-long experience that connects graduate trainees with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. At this session, current fellows will share insights on how the program’s coursework, networking, and mentorship opportunities have empowered them to drive impactful change. An open Q&A will follow, giving you the chance to explore how the...

First Round

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Prairie Lights Books

Dr. Bob Cargill will explore the question, “Can Archaeology Prove the Bible?”

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Informational Session

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Virtual

Curious about how you can address society's unmet needs through health care innovation? The Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Program is a yearlong experience that connects graduate trainees with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. At this session, current fellows will share insights on how the program’s coursework, networking, and mentorship opportunities have empowered them to drive impactful change. An open Q&A will follow, giving you the chance to explore how the...