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United Way releases community roadmap to tackle regional needs

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties has released the results of a year-long Community Needs Assessment and unveiled its Stronger Together Community Roadmap – a regional initiative aimed at expanding equity, access and opportunity across the two-county area. Over…

A ‘welcoming front door’: UI turns to inpatient tower project

UI Health Care has posted a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the highly anticipated adult…

The highlighted areas of this map show the future locations of a new adult inpatient tower and health sciences academic building. CREDIT UI OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Corridor Heart Walks returns to Kinnick Stadium

The American Heart Association is hosting the 2023 Corridor Heart Walk on Saturday, May 6,…

Maverik to acquire Kum & Go, Solar Transport from Krause Group

Maverik and its parent company, FJ Management, has announced the acquisition of Kum & Go,…

Kum & GO

Twedt-Ball named president, CEO of Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board has named Karla Twedt-Ball as the foundation’s new…

Karla Twedt-Ball Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus

Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…

Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa partners with Iowa Swarm, UI basketball

Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa is partnering with Iowa Swarm Collective in support of Iowa…

Iowa’s unemployment rate decreased in March

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March from 2.9% in February, according…

Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City

Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…

The permanently closed Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings will now be home to Taco Depot. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids

After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…

Taco Gato Cedar Rapids

Petrost Therapeutics wins $25,000 at Iowa JPEC awards

Petrost Therapeutics recently won first prize at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)…

Noah Laird, co-foundre of Petrost Therapeutics, at the Innovation Challenge Awards event on April 12, 2023, at MERGE in Iowa City, Iowa. CREDIT DARREN MILLER

Johnson County launches apprenticeship program

Johnson County has launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at supporting local workforce development efforts…

Johnson County home repair program

Coe, Drake law school announce 3+3 partnership

Students at Coe College in Cedar Rapids now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s…

Coe College

Linn County officials continue to evaluate Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge options

Officials with the Linn County Secondary Road Department and engineering contractors continue to evaluate removal…

Bertram Road Bridge preservation update

Wealth advisor Bradley Shelman honored by Forbes

Bradley Shelman, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Iowa City, was named to…

Bradley Shelman, Ameriprise

ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…