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Iowa Conservative Energy Forum to hold Cedar Rapids dialogue on state’s energy future
The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum will host its 2026 Iowa Conservative Energy Dialogue on Wednesday, June 24, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. The event, presented by NextEra Energy Resources, runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,…
Bird flu detected in Washington County backyard flock
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal…
Washington Chamber honors coach, hardware store with annual awards
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named veteran track coach Steve Roth its 2025 Citizen…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
First Mid Bancshares expands Iowa footprint with Two Rivers acquisition
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc., the…
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a…
Hiawatha remodeler Hometown Restyling marks 40 years, transitions to employee ownership
Hometown Restyling is celebrating two milestones at once: the Hiawatha-based residential remodeler is marking its…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
Kirkwood to host annual Safety Conference March 26
Kirkwood Community College will host its annual Safety Conference on Thursday, March 26, at The…
The Downtown Dish: Mackenzie DeRoo, Greater Iowa City, Inc.
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
Don Hummer Trucking earns TCA Elite Fleet Certification for second straight year
Don Hummer Trucking has earned recognition as a 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carrier by…
Iowa ranks among nation’s most affordable housing markets, CSI report finds
Iowa continues to rank among the most affordable states for housing ownership and is on…
IDT unveils next-generation sequencing tools aimed at advancing cancer research
Integrated DNA Technologies is launching a new suite of next-generation sequencing products designed to address…
Alliant Energy, foundation contribute nearly $6.6 million to communities in 2025
Alliant Energy and its charitable foundation, together with company employees and retirees, contributed nearly $6.6…
GreatAmerica, CEO Juice announce enhanced integration for office equipment dealers
Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services and CEO Juice have announced an expanded integration for office…
Iowa City opens applications for climate action grants
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, offering nonprofits and businesses…
