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Juliet Abdel named president, CEO of Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Juliet Abdel has been named the next president and chief executive officer of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, the organization’s Policy Board announced June 30. Ms. Abdel will assume the role July 28. She succeeds Doug Neumann, who is…
Iowa Donor Network designated a Tier 1 OPO
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have designated North Liberty-based Iowa Donor Network…
SBA approves $20.2 million in Iowa small business loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
MEDCO publishes Q1 2023 Marion Community Index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…
Cedar Lake, African American Museum projects receive Enhance Iowa grants
The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a total of $17.75 million in grants to 20…
Former nurse to open I.C. Pilates in May
An Iowa City native and former nurse is opening I.C. Pilates, a workout studio at…
IEDA approves assistance for three innovation startups in Iowa
Iowa City’s SmartScripts Holdings LLC is one of three Iowa startups receiving innovation funding through…
Kalona SuperNatural battles traditional ag practices
Demand for dairy products originating from regenerative agriculture sources — and the environmental and nutritious…
Build My Future event exposes area students to construction field
A total of 751 students from 41 schools in seven Eastern Iowa counties have signed…
Coe announces dedicated scholarships for Iowa Wesleyan students
As part of its commitment to helping students stay in Iowa and providing a seamless…
IWD launches online portal for veterans, families
Iowa Workforce Development announced on Friday, April 7, that it has launched a new online…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2023.…
Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball commemorative bobblehead unveiled
A special limited-edition bobblehead commemorating the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball teams’ historic 2022-23 season was…
Englert Theatre production staff want union contract
Englert Theatre stagehands and technicians with IATSE Local 690 are seeking a contract with the…
AMPERAGE acquires Hansen Henley Yoder & Lamb
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising announced its acquisition of Minneapolis-based fundraising firm Hansen Henley Yoder &…
King’s Material, Lion Bridge launch beer to support Habitat for Humanity
King’s Material and Lion Bridge Brewing launched a Special Edition Bridge Beer on Thursday, April…
