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HACAP names Matt Majeski as new chief executive officer
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) has named Matt Majeski as its new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Mr. Majeski currently serves as HACAP’s chief operating officer and will work with outgoing CEO Jane Drapeaux during the…
Axiom Consultants to host ‘Play It Forward’ fundraiser for skilled trades education
Axiom Consultants will host “Play It Forward,” a fundraiser benefiting the Foundation for the Trades,…
New leaders announced at Johnson County Agricultural Association’s annual meeting
The Johnson County Agricultural Association elected new leadership during its annual meeting this week. The…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises .1% in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) rose 0.1% to 107.8 in September, according to a…
Two startups split top honors at Iowa JPEC’s first AI pitch competition
Two startups tied for first place at the inaugural Iowa JPEC AI Pitch Competition, each…
MacArthur Company relocates to Marion
A national building products distributor is moving into Marion after purchasing a 40,000-square-foot facility in…
Climate change will negatively impact insurance market, Iowa climate scientists say
A coalition of 179 climate scientists from 26 Iowa colleges and universities released a statement…
Eastern Iowa Health Center to open walk-in clinic
The Eastern Iowa Health Center will open a walk-in clinic Nov. 17 inside its pharmacy…
Mirrorbox Theatre officially announces plans to close
Mirrorbox Theatre in Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit theatre company founded by Cavan Hallman in 2018…
The Fun Station opens 70,000-square-foot indoor adventure park in Cedar Rapids
The Fun Station has opened its new indoor adventure park at 8920 Brighton Way SW…
Washington receives $100,000 grant to rehabilitate fire-damaged historic downtown building
Ten Iowa communities will receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants totaling $950,000 to rehabilitate underutilized…
MidWestOne Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to 14 organizations across four states
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. awarded more than $207,000 in grants through the MidWestOne Foundation, bringing…
Iowa Utilities Commission sets public meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart
The Iowa Utilities Commission will host an informational public meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 regarding the…
Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award
The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025…
ESCO Electric sets groundbreaking for new Marion facility
ESCO Electric Company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 12 for a new facility along…
AbbeHealth Mental Health Services opens expanded facility in downtown Cedar Rapids
UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services – Abbe Center for Community Mental Health will hold a…
