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Gov. Reynolds establishes Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Tuesday creating the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force, which will advise the governor, the Legislature and state agencies on the development and expansion of nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure in Iowa. “Nuclear energy…

Iowa City offers matching grants for building improvements in key districts

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for its Building Change Grant Program (BCGP),…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Iowa City Area Association of Realtors install 2026 leadership, honor top members

The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) hosted its inaugural banquet and awards ceremony…

From left: ICAAR’s Vice President Jonathan Fell; President Elect Kayla Fisher; President Jerad Ruth; and Past President Phil O’Brien at ICAAR’s inaugural banquet and awards ceremony Oct. 9.

Signature Aviation debuts ‘Elevate Every Moment’ tagline

Signature Aviation, which operates the private aviation terminal at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,…

Signature Aviation new tagline

African American Museum of Iowa to open exhibit on Black farming history

The African American Museum of Iowa will open a new exhibit Oct. 17 exploring the…

Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy AAMI

Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an…

Community Foundation of Johnson County

MedQuarter, St. Luke’s Hospital unveil new public art mural

The MedQuarter Regional Medical District and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital have installed a…

The MedQuarter District's new mural titled "Seasons We Enjoy" by Cedar Rapids artist John Paul Schafer.

Mercy Medical Center introduces contrast-enhanced mammography for breast cancer detection

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has introduced contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a breast imaging technology…

Mercy contrast-enhanced mammography

NUSACC’S David Hamod receives International Impact Award from University of Iowa

David Hamod, president and CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, recently received the…

David Hamod Iowa International Impact Award

Kirkwood to host Midwest Women in Safety Conference

Kirkwood Community College will host the 2025 Midwest Women in Safety Conference on Oct. 16…

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids leadership coach to participate in Thinkers50 gathering in London

Jennifer Zach, a Cedar Rapids-based leadership coach, has been invited to participate in the Thinkers50…

Jennifer Zach

Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises .2% in August

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased .2% to 107.7 in August, according to a report…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Honkamp payroll acquires Smart-HR

Honkamp Payroll LLC, a payroll and human capital management company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, acquired…

honkamp payroll

Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees

The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its…

Iowa City Downtown District

Documentary explores Collins Radio’s role in creation of the internet

A new documentary exploring Collins Radio’s role in the development of the internet will premiere…

Collins Story internet connection

Iowa City launches grant program for commercial property improvements

Iowa City has opened applications for a new grant program aimed at improving commercial properties…

Iowa City Dubuque Street celebration