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Cathy D’mello His Hands Free Clinic

His Hands Free Clinic to unveil donor wall, welcome new executive director at June 27 open house

His Hands Free Clinic will host an open house on Friday, June 27, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of its “Great Need. Great Care.” capital campaign donor wall and to introduce new executive director Cathy D’mello. The open…

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December, down from 3.9% a year ago, according…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announce expansion to Iowa

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has approved a domestic, multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria could be opening up a new restaurant in Iowa City. CREDIT GRIMALDI'S

Iowa’s public university system ranks third nationally in student ROI

Iowa has been ranked the third best state to be a college student, according to…

UI heart, vascular center unveils new cardiac cath labs

The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center has added two new cardiac catheterization (cath)…

El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty

El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…

North Liberty has a new Mexican market, stocked with fresh, authentic Latino foods and drinks. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Iowa Chamber Alliance talent poll: Talent attraction remains key issue

The Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA) released its second annual Iowa Talent Poll Jan. 18, showing…

Iowa Chamber Alliance Talent Poll

Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $360,000 in grants

The Iowa Women’s Foundation presented its largest round of grant funding to date on Jan.…

UI Health Care wants primary care facility in southeast Iowa City

University of Iowa Health Care is choosing to locate a 65,000-square-feet medical office building on…

Marion, MEDCO create business developer guide

The City of Marion and the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) have created a Developer’s…

City of Marion

Collins Aerospace extends support agreement with China Southern

Collins Aerospace is expanding its longstanding support agreement for China Southern’s fleet of Boeing 787…

Collins Aerospace China Southern

Mediacom extends deadline for World Class Scholarship applications

Mediacom Communications is extending the application deadline for its scholarship program, Mediacom World Class Scholars.…

Mediacom office

Iowa City Downtown District sees highest visitor turnout in five years

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) experienced a strong year in 2022, bouncing back from…

The Iowa City Downtown District's shops benefitted from a high visitor turnout in 2022. CREDIT ICDD

NAHB report: Material shortages ease, with notable exceptions

In May 2022, the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing blog reported on…

Building materials

Bistro 3 Nineteen announces new hours, fast-casual environment

Marion’s Bistro 3 Nineteen has transitioned to counter service featuring a change to business hours…

Cedar Rapids-based Health Solutions joins health provider group

Health Solutions (HSI) in Cedar Rapids is joining forces with Corporate Health Partners (CHP) out…

Health Solutions in Cedar Rapids is now part of Engagement Health Group. CREDIT HEALTH SOLUTIONS