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Feed Iowa First launches Global Graze event to support emerging farmers

Feed Iowa First has announced the launch of Global Graze: Raising Funds for Local Farming, a new fundraising event aimed at supporting emerging farmers and strengthening local food systems in Linn County. Scheduled for Sept. 12 from 5–8 p.m. on…

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…

Department of Labor to host H-2B online seminar

The U.S. Department of Labor is holding an online seminar April 18 to educate businesses…

Sustainable Landscape Solutions CEO Sean Pearl hopes the Department of Labor will approve SLS for the H-2B guest visa program again. CREDIT SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri

Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…

Wind turbines

ICABP, ICAD announce 2023 Innovation in Education awards

The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)…

Cedar Rapids Kernels to host ribbon-cutting April 18 for stadium renovations

The Cedar Rapids Kernels will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 to celebrate recent renovations…

Cedar Rapids Kernels annex ribbon cutting

St. Luke’s receives advanced hip, knee replacement certification

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has received Advanced Hip & Knee…

St. Luke's Hospital

Iowa City Downtown District launches rewards program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched a new customized shopping incentive platform for…

South Quadrangle Building, Pride Alliance Center could be razed

The University of Iowa is attempting to raze two campus buildings, the South Quadrangle Building…

South Quadrangle building on the University of Iowa campus. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

University Scooters to host UI Stead Family fundraiser

University Scooters, an Iowa City shop that services and sells mopeds, is hosting its second…

KELTEK K9 grant applications now open

KELTEK Incorporated has announced the 2023 KELTEK Cares Campaign for the KELTEK K9 Unit grant…

KELTEK Incorporated

Caitlin Clark, food pantry team up for Drive Up + Donate event

Community members are invited to team up with All-American Caitlin Clark for a Drive Up…

Cedar Rapids council OKs incentives for new CRBT office building

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s (CRBT) plan to build a new office building just east…

CRBT new building