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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa launches new financial literacy program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has been selected as one of the few JA locations nationwide to pilot Financial Playbook by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, a financial literacy program for young adults. The program, developed in partnership with the…
Iowa housing market sees inventory, sales rise in April
The Iowa housing market showed signs of a spring resurgence in April, with significant year-over-year…
UI Health Care names Dr. Bevan Yueh first chief physician executive
University of Iowa Health Care has appointed Dr. Bevan Yueh as its first chief physician…
Johnson County organizations awarded $20K to boost extreme heat preparedness
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
CRBT Movies on the Riverbank returns for 20th anniversary
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its CRBT “Movies on…
UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition
Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate…
Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon
Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids…
Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…
Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award
The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul…
Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit
Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking…
Mercy endoscopy unit earns national recognition
The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for…
University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors
Three University of Iowa researchers have received national honors for their work in virology and…
Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million…
Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in…
Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…
Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’
Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…
