MidAmerican Energy is beginning work to install upgraded electrical transmission lines in the Lower Finkbine area of the University of Iowa campus. The project will begin in the parking lot west of Pearl Softball Field, cross the recreation trail south of Cretzmeyer Track, and continue eastward through university-owned property. The estimated completion date for this project is spring of 2026.

Homecoming at the University of Iowa is a time to honor traditions, celebrate community, and reflect on what it means to be a Hawkeye. Finance and Operations is proud to highlight employees who not only serve the university today but also share a special connection as Iowa alumni. Their stories capture the experiences, memories, and lasting friendships that shaped their time as students and the pride they carry forward in their roles on campus. From cheering on legendary teams to finding lifelong friends, our F&O Hawkeyes remind us why Iowa will always feel like home. Read the full feature piece on the Finance and Operations site.

Jeff Harney and Rod Lehnertz joined forces to talk about measures that have been put in place following the 2008 flood of the Iowa River to best protect our University of Iowa campus and facilities from future flooding.  Efforts range from miles of HESCO barriers, elevated sidewalks across campus, and much more.  Watch the full flood protection measures video to learn more.

Recently announced federal funding changes will significantly affect the health care industry over the next 10 years. Projections show a 10-year reduction of more than $1 trillion for health care nationally, with the state of Iowa anticipating a $9.5 billion reduction, according to a KFF analysis of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest cost estimate. While UI Health Care is in a more stable financial position than many other academic health care systems across the country, adjustments to capital projects, needed to modernize its facilities, will be necessary.

Lynne Finn, associate vice president and director of Facilities Management, has announced her plan to retire after a decade of service. Finn has served in leadership roles within Facilities Management since 2015. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. Finn will remain in her role for the next three to six months to ensure continuity.

Watch Hawkeyes at Home: Back-to-School Edition, a University of Iowa video series that highlights how campus gets ready for fall. The Facilities Management feature takes you behind the scenes with several incredible team members from across the organization as they prepare for the new academic year.

The University of Iowa will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when it expires on July 1, 2029. The decision follows an in-depth review of the financial and operational sustainability of the 485-acre property, which is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a number of renovations and additions to University of Iowa facilities on Thursday, June 12 including the Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratory, the Cambus maintenance facility, and Duane Banks Stadium.

Beginning on Arbor Day, more than 400 volunteers came together to plant 4,000 native tree seedlings near Hillcrest Residence Hall, creating the largest Miyawaki forest in Iowa. Check out a list of stories, photos, and videos that highlight this project.

The Iowa Board of Regents approved an $81.4 million renovation project for the Iowa Memorial Union on April 23, 2025. The 100-year-old building, originally opened in 1925, serves as a central hub for student life and is home to the undergraduate student government, Iowa Hawk Shop, and more. The renovated IMU will house upgraded and expanded food service options, meeting spaces, multipurpose rooms, and the existing UI Student Health.