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Wings2Water names 2025 water quality grant recipients
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality in the Mississippi River watershed, has announced three grant recipients for 2025. The Wings2Water grants support projects aimed at improving water quality and raising public awareness of nutrient pollution. “We’re proud to…
Prospect Meadows creates $11 million of economic impact in 2022
Prospect Meadows, a sports complex in Linn County, created more than $11 million of economic…
Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect
In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…
Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January
Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December,…
African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding
In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the…
Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner
Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…
Jersey Mike’s partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
For the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Coralville can donate to…
Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary
Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar…
Iowa joins coalition investigating TikTok
Iowa and Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 46 states in requesting TikTok Inc. fully comply…
QuickVisit Urgent Care opens in Washington County
A new QuickVisit Urgent Care has opened in Washington County after a grand opening ceremony…
Solon, Iowa Valley Schools bond votes pass
School districts across the Corridor tried to pass bond votes necessary for building renovation during…
U.S., Eastern Iowa housing prices show year over year growth
Home prices rose 8.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of…
CRST recognized by The Home Depot as a Carrier of the Year
Cedar Rapids-based freight company CRST The Transportation Solution has been recognized by The Home Depot…
New DVIP emergency shelter will double capacity
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is planning an early May groundbreaking for a new…
Kirkwood, Hawkeye community colleges form truck driving partnership
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo are partnering to…
UI Startup Games winners share prize money
Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…
