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Camp Courageous to announce new CEO Oct. 31

Camp Courageous will announce its next CEO at a press conference Friday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Durgin Pavilion, 12101 190th St., Monticello. Interviews and photo opportunities will follow the announcement. Light refreshments will be provided. The opening…

Community Foundation celebrating nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Sept. 14, to…

Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition

Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with…

John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

North Liberty-based Learn Spatial helps neurodivergent learning

Educational entrepreneur Mike Quinn, based in North Liberty, Iowa, has launched a new and innovative…

Mike Quinn

Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family…

Nacho and Corrin, recent additions to the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, pose with their handlers.

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 WorkForce Development

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…

CRST Cedar Rapids headquarters

Berthel Fisher acquires MP Butterworth & Associates

Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based, full-service independent financial services firm, has acquired MP Butterworth…

Berthel Fisher

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…

UI Sports Medicine will offer walk-in clinics for injured student athletes starting Saturday, Aug. 26. CREDIT UI Sports Medicine

Women Lead Change Changemakers event to feature Lisa Bluder

For over 16 years, Women Lead Change has focused on the development, advancement and promotion…

Women Lead Change

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…

Patrons at Cedar Rapids Market After Dark. CREDIT CEDAR RAPIDS METRO ECONOMIC ALLIANCE.

Iowa Credit Unions caution Iowans of online scams

The Iowa credit union industry is continuing to warn Iowans of online scams and text…