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Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis
The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special live recording at the CBJ’s Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids, Aug. 28. The episode featured an urgent discussion on how Iowa manufacturers can navigate the…
Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students
Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech…
UI Health Care delays projects amid federal funding cuts
The University of Iowa Health Care system is revising its capital improvement plans after federal…
Alliant Energy partners with HomeServe to offer customer repair plans
Alliant Energy has partnered with HomeServe to offer optional home repair plans to customers in…
Fireside Winery wins Governor’s Cup at Iowa State Fair wine competition
Fireside Winery’s sweet white wine “Blu” won the Governor’s Cup, the top prize at the…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for…
Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…
Eastern Iowa Airport logs seventh straight record month for passengers in July
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its seventh consecutive record month for passenger traffic in July,…
Collins Aerospace technology adopted by JetBlue for predictive flight operations
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, announced it has begun providing JetBlue Airways with FlightAware…
TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards
Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…
Prairie Rose Family Medicine to open direct primary care clinic in Coralville
A new family medicine clinic opening in Coralville this fall is taking a different approach…
Cedar Rapids attorney receives “Lawyer of the Year” distinction from Best Lawyers
Local attorney Darin Luneckas has been named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar…
Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO system at Minnesota ethanol plant
Fluid Quip Technologies has completed the installation and startup of its DCO (Distillers Corn Oil)…
UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing…
