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Don Hattery, co-founder of Shive-Hattery, dies at 96
Don Hattery, co-founder and former president and chairman of Shive-Hattery, died March 18, 2026, at the age of 96 at Cottage Grove Place after a brief hospice period. His wife of 73 years, Mary Lou Hattery, 94, died the same…
Twedt-Ball named president, CEO of Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board has named Karla Twedt-Ball as the foundation’s new…
Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus
Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…
Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa partners with Iowa Swarm, UI basketball
Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa is partnering with Iowa Swarm Collective in support of Iowa…
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreased in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March from 2.9% in February, according…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…
Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids
After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…
Petrost Therapeutics wins $25,000 at Iowa JPEC awards
Petrost Therapeutics recently won first prize at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)…
Johnson County launches apprenticeship program
Johnson County has launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at supporting local workforce development efforts…
Coe, Drake law school announce 3+3 partnership
Students at Coe College in Cedar Rapids now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s…
Linn County officials continue to evaluate Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge options
Officials with the Linn County Secondary Road Department and engineering contractors continue to evaluate removal…
Wealth advisor Bradley Shelman honored by Forbes
Bradley Shelman, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Iowa City, was named to…
ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…
Department of Labor to host H-2B online seminar
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding an online seminar April 18 to educate businesses…
Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri
Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…
ICABP, ICAD announce 2023 Innovation in Education awards
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)…
