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Mercy announces leadership change at Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia

Mercy Medical Center announced a leadership transition Tuesday at The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia. Kathy Good, who has served as senior director since the center’s establishment in June 2023, will transition to an…

Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect

In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is launching Iowa Tech Connect to better guide tech professionals. CREDIT TAI

Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January

Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December,…

Iowa WorkForce Development

African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding

In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the…

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner

Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…

Marion Community Impact Award Phil Pfister

Jersey Mike’s partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

For the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Coralville can donate to…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa and Jersey Mike's is partnering during the month of March. CREDIT JAEI

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary

Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar…

Stamats Communications

Iowa joins coalition investigating TikTok

Iowa and Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 46 states in requesting TikTok Inc. fully comply…

It could be the beginning of the end for TikTok on devices in the U.S. CREDIT PEXELS

QuickVisit Urgent Care opens in Washington County

A new QuickVisit Urgent Care has opened in Washington County after a grand opening ceremony…

An urgent care opened this month in Washington County at 2489 Highway 92. CREDIT LYLE MOEN

Solon, Iowa Valley Schools bond votes pass

School districts across the Corridor tried to pass bond votes necessary for building renovation during…

bond vote pexels

U.S., Eastern Iowa housing prices show year over year growth

Home prices rose 8.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of…

Real estate sales

CRST recognized by The Home Depot as a Carrier of the Year

Cedar Rapids-based freight company CRST The Transportation Solution has been recognized by The Home Depot…

New DVIP emergency shelter will double capacity

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is planning an early May groundbreaking for a new…

A rendering of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's (DVIP) new emergency shelter. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Kirkwood, Hawkeye community colleges form truck driving partnership

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo are partnering to…

Kirkwood Community College

UI Startup Games winners share prize money

Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…

IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic appoints new executive director

The IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic has named Dr. Jennie Schmidt as new executive…

IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic Executive Director Barbara Vinograde is retiring after working for the clinic for 28 years. CREDIT JENNIE SCHMIDT