Articles from February 2026

Logo that says First Round with a beer pint glass in the middle of the two words

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.
Graphic that says Laura Rankin Innovation Fund with photo of Laura Rankin in the forefront and lab in the background

Investing in Innovation That Moves Care Forward

Monday, February 2, 2026
Laura Rankin (73MD) is helping fuel early-stage, clinician-driven innovation at the University of Iowa through the Laura Rankin Innovation Fund within the Office of Innovation.