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Catherine McAuley Center

St. Pius X raises $21K to support Catherine McAuley Center

St. Pius X Catholic Church and its Social Justice Commission raised more than $21,000 in March for the Catherine McAuley Center through a Flash Match Campaign, offering critical support as the center grapples with deep budget cuts and staff reductions…

Hills Bank providing financial literacy education to students

Hills Bank and Trust Company is giving 15,000 students across 43 schools in Eastern Iowa…

Students in seven counties in Eastern Iowa will have access to online financial literacy courses, thanks to a partnership between Hills Bank and Banzai.

Iowa DOT to hold public meeting on I-380 changes, impact on Corridor

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on a widening project and…

Iowa DOT

Banta named president, CEO of United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties

Jennifer Banta has been named as the new president and CEO of the United Way…

Jennifer Banta United Way

Veridian donates to nonprofits across Iowa, Nebraska

Veridian Credit Union awarded $38,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations across Iowa and eastern Nebraska in…

ABI’s Connecting Statewide Leaders series to discuss innovation, tech

A discussion on innovation and technology in Iowa will be held by members of the…

Applications open for 2023 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces applications  are now open for restaurants to apply…

Cedar Rapids restaurant week 2023

‘The Big Build’ introduces a new generation of builders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) participated in “The Big Build” at the National…

NAHB Big Build snack-tivity

Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed

With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of…

Alliant Community Solar Garden site

RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop

Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by…

Raygun and The Onion partner

Iowa to receive nearly $6 million in high-speed internet funding

A $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the state of…

High-speed internet.

Embracing Memories kit available through UnityPoint Hospice

UnityPoint Hospice is inviting the community to pick up a Camp Embracing Memories winter camp…

Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity

The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity,…

The Iowa City Municipal Airport has 114% more economic impact than in 2009. CREDIT CITY OF IOWA CITY

Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan

Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined…

CREDIT IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE

Real estate sales down in Iowa, but prices are up

Home prices were up 10% and sales decreased 34% in Iowa in October, according to…

Home sales

LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards

LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup…

LSF Medical Solutions took home the first place prize at the Innovation Challenge Awards event on Nov. 16 at MERGE in Iowa City.