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Don Hummer Trucking earns elite fleet certification
Don Hummer Trucking has been certified as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Elite Fleet carrier, a designation recognizing it as one of the best places to work in the trucking industry. The certification places Don Hummer Trucking among a group…
Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition
The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite…

Dr. Matthew Ferroni designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence
Dr. Matthew Ferroni, a urologist at Mercy Urology Clinic, has been designated as a UroLift…
Snyder named new Folience president
Chris Snyder has been named Folience’s new president, effective Sept. 5, company officials announced Friday.…

McCalley-Whitters resigns as NAMI Linn County director
Mona McCalley-Whitters, Ph.D., executive director of NAMI Linn County for the past four years, has…

Miller resigns as Trees Forever president, CEO
Kiley Miller has resigned as president and CEO of Marion-based Trees Forever, the organization announced…

Honkamp named a Top 200 accounting firm
A newly released ranking reveals that Honkamp, P.C. remains one of the nation’s most successful…

First Interstate subscribes to Alliant Energy solar garden
First Interstate Bank is increasing its sustainability efforts by subscribing to a community solar garden…

Right to Start will host a forum on entrepreneurship with Republican candidates
Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, will host…
Forbes ranks Dupaco a top small employer in America
For the second time in a month, Forbes has recognized Dupaco Community Credit Union. This…

Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…
Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…
IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows
Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…
Linn County names new facilities director
Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…
Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations
Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…

IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…