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NewBoCo announces $15,000 prize pool for ENTREFest pitch competition
NewBoCo has announced a $15,000 prize pool for the ENTREFest Pitch Competition at the annual entrepreneurship conference set for June 11-12 in downtown Iowa City. Now in its second year of partnership with Hy-Vee, the competition is open to Midwest-based…
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…

Iowa Heartlanders announce new ownership group
The Iowa Heartlanders hockey team, based in Coralville, has a new owner. The Heartlanders, who…

Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat offering Inspire to treat sleep apnea
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy, a new treatment option…

NAR: Existing-home sales declined in June
Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales varied…

St. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list
Becker’s Hospital Review named UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to its…






