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Iowa Donor Network manager earns national recognition for emerging leaders in donation field
A North Liberty-based organ procurement organization’s manager of hospital and partner relations has been named to a national list recognizing rising leaders in the donation and transplantation field. Madeline Knoff, MPH, of Iowa Donor Network, was selected for the Alliance…
Hy-Vee to host small business summit this fall
Hy-Vee is opening its doors to small businesses and entrepreneurs this September, with applications now…
Wings2Water names Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior”
Wings2Water has named Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior,” honoring his four decades of conservation…
Matthew 25 Transform Week mobilizes 375 volunteers for Cedar Rapids home repairs
More than 375 volunteers are spending the week of June 22-26 repairing and maintaining homes…
Iowa health systems add organ donor registration to MyChart patient portals
Iowa health systems have launched a new tool allowing patients to register as organ, eye…
African American Museum of Iowa to host Juneteenth festival Saturday
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June…
ChildServe president honored by University of Iowa College of Medicine
Dr. Teri Wahlig, the president and CEO of ChildServe, has received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni…
Iowa’s housing market sees rising momentum
Iowa’s housing market saw a rise in momentum throughout May, fueled by increased inventory and…
40 Iowa leaders complete Leadership Iowa program
Several Eastern Iowa professionals were among 40 business and community leaders from across the state…
Iowa Conservative Energy Forum to hold Cedar Rapids dialogue on state’s energy future
The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum will host its 2026 Iowa Conservative Energy Dialogue on Wednesday,…
Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.2% in May
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3% in April…
Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor…
TrueNorth earns national Top Workplace honor for fifth straight year
Cedar Rapids-based TrueNorth Companies, L.C. has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, earning…
Veridian Credit Union earns Freddie Mac award for affordable mortgage growth
Freddie Mac has named Veridian Credit Union a 2026 Home Possible RISE Award recipient, recognizing…
University of Iowa’s Venture School announces launch day winners
MiDi LLC, a Des Moines-based startup that develops products to help premature infants safely build…
Randy’s Flooring acquires Advance Millwork, plans North Liberty facility
Randy’s Flooring has acquired Advance Millwork, a North Liberty-based manufacturer of interior and exterior doors,…
