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Greater IC’s Strategic Investment District planning moves forward with help from Community Foundation of Johnson County
Greater Iowa City, Inc., with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC), is moving into the next phase of Strategic Investment District (STRID) planning following a series of open house and charrette sessions. The STRID initiative aligns with…
2023 Emerging Woman of Influence: Marlén Mendoza
Marlén Mendoza set out for Washington, D.C. after graduating from the University of Iowa in…

IUB approves Alliant’s request to reconsider Duane Arnold Solar advance ratemaking principles
The Iowa Utilities Board on Thursday approved advance ratemaking principles for the Duane Arnold Solar…
His Hands Free Clinic hires doctor to meet growing demand
His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids has hired a new doctor to better serve…

Cedar Rapids State of the City address set for May 2
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 33rd annual State of the City address…

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…
