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UPDATE: NASA’s TRACERS mission, led by University of Iowa, set for July 23 launch
After eight years of preparation, a University of Iowa-led NASA mission is poised to launch Wednesday, July 23, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites mission — or TRACERS — will send…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance celebrating launch in Iowa City
The newly formed Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is celebrating its official launch with regional events…
Swarm Collective, Exile Brewing Company launch custom beer
The Swarm Collective, the University of Iowa nonprofit helping student-athletes obtain name, image and likeness…
Per Mar Security ranked 15th on SDM Top 100 list
Per Mar Security Services, a provider of security solutions for residential and commercial clients, has…
USA Communications partners with Adtran to provide fast broadband
Adtran has announced that USA Communications, located in Shellsburg, Iowa, is leveraging its broadband solution…
Iowa ranked second best state to start a business
Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study…
World Class Industries to open new Hiawatha facility
World Class Industries announced the opening of a ninth location, its new Supply Chain Integrator…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: MCI
The secret sauce for MCI’s journey from a company earning $20 million to $200 million…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Centro
It’s safe to say Centro Inc. being named as one of the Largest Privately Held…
Aegon and Transamerica celebrated global “Force for Good Week”
From helping older adults with yardwork to removing invasive species in the woods in the…
Johnson County to raise recommended minimum wage to $12.25 per hour
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…
TrueNorth, Kirkwood to give employees a day in the life of a truck driver
TrueNorth Companies and Kirkwood Community College will present the Day in the Life of a…
Together We Achieve awarded $100,000 in Grand Impact event
Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit Together We Achieve has been awarded $100,000 as part of the second annual…
Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle
Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…
Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council
Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…
More vendors announced at South District Market
Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…
