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UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his groundbreaking cystic fibrosis research that led to life-saving therapies. The Lasker Awards, often called “America’s Nobels,” recognize…
Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family…
2024 payroll tax rates lowest allowed by state law
For the second consecutive year, Iowa’s payroll tax rates will be the lowest allowed by…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance launches in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is launching in Cedar Rapids. The INA hopes to teach…
Mercy acquires new breast specimen imaging system
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has acquired the first CT (3D) breast specimen imaging system…
Eastern Iowa couple acquires renowned Oregon Flute Store
Jonny and Maria Lipford of Cedar Rapids, esteemed figures in the flute community, have announced…
CRST wins Quest for Quality awards from Logistics Management
CRST The Transportation Solution has won two 2023 Quest for Quality awards for transportation service…
Berthel Fisher acquires MP Butterworth & Associates
Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based, full-service independent financial services firm, has acquired MP Butterworth…
UI sports medicine offers walk-in clinic for injured student athletes
Injured student athletes will have easier access to treatment thanks to walk-in clinics hosted by…
Women Lead Change Changemakers event to feature Lisa Bluder
For over 16 years, Women Lead Change has focused on the development, advancement and promotion…
Ribbon cutting planned at Farmers Insurance in Marion
Gary Mosakowski, a Farmers Insurance agent, will celebrate the opening of a new agency office…
Market After Dark announces new details
The 8th annual Market After Dark will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, with one of…
Iowa Credit Unions caution Iowans of online scams
The Iowa credit union industry is continuing to warn Iowans of online scams and text…
Uptown Getdown postponed to Aug. 31 due to extreme heat
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday, Aug. 24, the final Uptown Getdown event…
ABI announces keynotes for Iowa Manufacturing Conference
The annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference, a platform for Iowa manufacturers to gather and exchange insights…
MEDCO appoints Mark Seckman as new president
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) appointed Mark Seckman as the new president of the…
