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Leadership Iowa University 2025

Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students

Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and interns focused on professional development and exploring career opportunities in Iowa. The participants engaged in professional and personal development activities, toured businesses and industries, and…

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…

I.C. Pilates is opening in downtown Iowa City this May. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

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…

Kalona SuperNatural has a vision of helping Amish and Mennonite dairy farmers around the country. CREDIT OPEN GATES GROUP

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…

Coe College

IWD launches online portal for veterans, families

Iowa Workforce Development announced on Friday, April 7, that it has launched a new online…

Iowa WorkForce Development

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…

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball bobblehead

Englert Theatre production staff want union contract

Englert Theatre stagehands and technicians with IATSE Local 690 are seeking a contract with the…

Englert Theatre, April 2023. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…

North Liberty to use eminent domain for new park

North Liberty City Council recently unanimously approved a resolution to acquire land east of North…

Edelweiss Coffee & Tea Co. opens in Amana

Edelweiss Coffee & Tea Co., a coffee shop located at 626 46th Ave. inside the…

The inside of Amana's newest coffee and tea shop. CREDIT EDELWEISS' FACEBOOK PAGE