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Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO system at Minnesota ethanol plant

Fluid Quip Technologies has completed the installation and startup of its DCO (Distillers Corn Oil) Technology system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. in Benson, Minnesota. The Cedar Rapids-based process engineering firm said the system improved distillers corn oil recovery at…

GreenState Credit Union lays off 42 employees

GreenState Credit Union is reducing its workforce by cutting 42 jobs, effective immediately. The 42…

Medical lab renovations among University of Iowa plans approved

A series of items were approved by the Iowa Board of Regents Sept. 15, including…

The second floors of the Medical Laboratories Building and Medical Research Center will be renovated to undergo research in pediatric cancer and epilepsy.

Costume shop in downtown CR business closing

Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…

Costume Emporium

‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village

In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…

Next Nature mural

KETO Kitchen named Cedar Rapids ‘Race for the Space’ winner

The winner of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race for the Space” program was…

Race for the Space winner Keto Kitchen

Bump’s at Finkbine Golf Course brings new culinary concept to IC

Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City has introduced a new concept to the city’s culinary…

Iowa Leading Indicators index drops again in July

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), decreased 0.5% to 109.6 in July compared to 110.1…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Iowa Tourism Office launches redesigned website, travel guide

The Iowa Tourism Office launched a redesign to traveliowa.com and the latest edition of the Iowa Travel…

travel iowa

Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm

The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) has acquired an 83-acre property known as Two Horse…

A 1890's farmhouse with a 1992 addition completed using the 1890's architectural theme. on Two Horse Farm in Solon.

Theatre Cedar Rapids offers unique workspace

Theatre Cedar Rapids, founded nearly 100 years ago, welcomes more than 60,000 visitors a year…

Marion Chamber announces new directors, chair

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of four new members to its…

Marion chamber

College Raptor acquired by Citizens Financial Group

Iowa City-based College Raptor, a college planning platform that matches prospective students to schools based…

Iowa City-based College Raptor was acquired by Citizens Financial Group Sep. 13.

University of Iowa College of Law named Top 25 Most Innovative

The University of Iowa College of Law has been named a Top 25 Most Innovative…

The University of Iowa College of Law was named Top 25 Most Innovative law school.

Active Endeavors finds permanent Iowa River Landing home

Active Endeavors has moved into a permanent home in the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…

Active Endeavors Iowa River Landing

Marion small businesses to receive grants from city’s ARPA allocation

Several Marion small businesses will be receiving Business Innovation & Support grants as part of…

Uptown Marion