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CSPS parts ways with executive director, appoints interim leader
CSPS has parted ways with Executive Director Jason Zbornik, with the Cedar Rapids arts nonprofit’s board appointing a longtime board member as interim leader while it conducts a search for a permanent replacement. The CSPS Board of Directors said in…
First Interstate subscribes to Alliant Energy solar garden
First Interstate Bank is increasing its sustainability efforts by subscribing to a community solar garden…
Right to Start will host a forum on entrepreneurship with Republican candidates
Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, will host…
Forbes ranks Dupaco a top small employer in America
For the second time in a month, Forbes has recognized Dupaco Community Credit Union. This…
Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…
Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…
IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows
Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…
Linn County names new facilities director
Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…
Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations
Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…
IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…
Mercy’s Health Equity Fund awards eight local nonprofits
Mercy Medical Center has announced that it will be awarding funds from its Health Equity…
MEDCO publishes Q2 2023 Marion Community Index
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…
UIHC nursing recognized with fifth Magnet designation
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from…
Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation, flight control business
Safran has announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control activities in…
Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials…
Single-family homes construction starts to decline in June
Single-family home production fell after four straight monthly gains as many other housing sectors continue…
