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HEDCO names Mathis first executive director

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…

Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…

Johnson County home repair program

Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids

ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…

Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns

Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…

Ingredion workers strike

Cedar Rapids declares Sept. 30 ‘ADM Day’ for company’s 120th anniversary

In recognition of the 120th anniversary of global agribusiness and nutrition company ADM, Mayor Tiffany…

ADM Cedar Rapids

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting to merge with Isoray Inc.

Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a radiopharmaceutical company developing alpha-particle therapies and diagnostic imaging agents, is…

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting has merged with Richland, Washington-based medtech company Isoray Inc. CREDIT VIEWPOINT MOLECULAR TARGETING

NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District

NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…

NewBo City Market

Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants

The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…

Uptown Marion

Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…

Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program

Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…

Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss speaks to the audience during a federal grant funding announcement for a new Kirkwood aviation program Sept. 28.

Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa

A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…

Renewable energy

ECICOG to conduct Linn County housing study

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) recently finalized a contract with Linn County…

ECICOG housing study

ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members

ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…

The courtyard entrance to the ACT Iowa City campus in the fall.

A trio of restaurants on Coralville Strip closes doors

In a growing city like Coralville, owning a business along the strip on Highway 6…

Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations

Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…

Whirlpool Corporation

MercyOne partners with Signify Health, prepares for risk-based payment

MercyOne will participate in a 2023 accountable care organization (ACO) with Signify Health, as MercyOne…

MercyOne will use healthcare platform Signify Health to create value-based payment programs.