Following several upgrades to the Iowa Memorial Union early this fall, a convenience store and a Starbucks opened in the student hub this month. The store is connected to the Iowa Hawk Shop bookstore in the basement of the IMU and sells everything from snacks to toiletries and houses a Starbucks. The space was originally.
After receiving approval from the state Board of Regents earlier this year, the University of Iowa is making headway on construction as part of its 10-year master plan. Part of this master plan includes the construction of a new dormitory to replace Mayflower Residence Hall, building a new parking ramp near Kinnick Stadium, and major.
A new Heyn’s Ice Cream location in the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union started serving scoops to students last Monday. The UI added the ice cream shop after requests from students for more food options in the IMU and a desire to revitalize the basement area of the building, according to the IMU Associate.
The Board of Regents unanimously approved a University of Northern Iowa and Follett Higher Education Group agreement to have the company operate the university bookstore.