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Cedar Rapids Mayor O’Donnell announces re-election bid
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell announced Monday she will seek a second term, citing economic momentum, infrastructure progress and continued growth during her time in office. “When we believe in our city, and in each other, there’s no limit to what we…
Uptown Marion wins two Main Street Iowa development awards
Uptown Marion received two top awards at the Main Street Iowa Development Awards program April…
Iowa Brewers Guild release new, hazy IPA
The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced its collaborative new beer, the UNIFY Hazy IPA.…
2023 Women of Influence: Amy Schulte
Amy Schulte chooses to give back to the community where she grew up — at…
Iowa entrepreneur, philanthropist John Pappajohn dies at age 94
John Pappajohn, legendary entrepreneur and the namesake of the University of Iowa’s business building and…
WLC hosts Advocates & Allies virtual speaker series
Women Lead Change is hosting the Advocates & Allies virtual speaker series in May featuring…
ChildServe to break ground on Coralville expansion project
Specialty health care provider ChildServe will break ground to double the size of its Coralville…
Iowa Insurance Division launches Care4Kids Initiative
The Iowa Insurance Division has launched its Care4Kids initiative. Aimed at educating child care directors…
Iowa named fifth best state for first-time homebuyers
Iowa has been named the fifth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down…
Eastern Iowa Airport breaks March passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids hosted a record number of passengers in March,…
UI VP for medical affairs, Carver dean finalists to visit campus
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and…
Cornell College receives $500,000 STEM grant
Cornell College, located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the…
Iowa Finance Authority accepting HousingIowa Award nominations
The Iowa Finance Authority is now accepting nominations for the 2023 HousingIowa Awards, which recognize…
Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance
Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…
College Community Schools to pilot JA BizTown Mobile
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Wells Fargo and MidAmerican Energy have teamed up to provide…
Craft’d Coffee opening location in PCI Medical Pavilion
Craft’d Coffee, located in the Smulekoffs building at 333 First St. SE in Cedar Rapids,…
