(Radio Iowa) – University of Iowa Health Care announced plans today (Monday) to buy a clinical cancer practice. The U-I Healthcare plans to buy Mission Cancer plus Blood’s more than 20 community clinics across Iowa, saying it will create a comprehensive state-wide cancer care network.

The Iowa Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the proposed purchase that includes equipment, inventory, workforce, supplies, and active business operations for 280 million dollars.

Some of the facilities involved are in Des Moines, Ankeny, Pella, Oskaloosa, Fort Dodge and Grinnell.