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Fireside Winery wins Governor’s Cup at Iowa State Fair wine competition
Fireside Winery’s sweet white wine “Blu” won the Governor’s Cup, the top prize at the 2025 Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, the Iowa Wine Growers Association announced. The Eastern Iowa winery’s entry also received the Best of Show Sweet…
Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands
After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…
Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids
Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…
Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey
Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated
A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…
South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…
SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…
Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids has received a grant from Variety -…
Great American Cookies debuts at Coral Ridge Mall
Great American Cookies is now open seven days a week in Coralville at Coral Ridge…
Kiddo’s Childcare and Learning Center opens in Cedar Rapids
A new childcare facility opened Dec. 10 at 3516 Center Point Rd. NE in Cedar…
Iowa wins $70.3 million in opioid funds from CVS, Walgreens
After reaching agreements in multi-state settlements with CVS and Walgreens in November, the state of…
Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees
Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…
Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…
New Iowa language learners grant application extended
A new funding opportunity to reduce language barriers in the workplace extended its application deadline…
