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Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees
The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its strategic work and is seeking applications from downtown property owners, business operators and stakeholders. The committees will support ICDD’s mission to champion a thriving downtown…
Integrated DNA Technologies launches solution for monkeypox
Supporting researchers conducting monkeypox surveillance with a new, next generation sequencing (NGS) solution, Integrated DNA…
UI Technology Institute to host Iowa Virtual Human Summit
The University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) is hosting the 7th International Digital Human Modeling…
Laminar Scientific combats climate change
A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…
Arc of East Central Iowa releases Family Resource Guide
The Arc of East Central Iowa has available a Family Resource Guide to support individuals…
Cedar Rapids Market After Dark returns
One of Cedar Rapids’ most popular downtown events, Market After Dark, is returning Saturday, Aug.…
Marion launches online survey for Central Plaza amenities input
The city of Marion and the Central Plaza Steering Committee are seeking input from residents…
Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to…
Johnson County residents can review state’s broadband availability map
Johnson County residents are encouraged to review their broadband availability and provide input through a…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa City Area Development Group partner on commercial real estate software
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (EA) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD Group)…
‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge
A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…
Home improvement company 1-800-HANSONS opens Cedar Rapids location
1-800-HANSONS, a home improvement company with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, has opened a new location…
North Liberty maps out $17.7 million Centennial Park improvements
The city of North Liberty discussed enhancements they hope to make to the Centennial Park…
Janna McCalley Interiors announces grand opening
Janna McCalley Interiors, located at 1080 Ninth Ave. Marion, will hold a grand opening and…
Applications open for Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 grants
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express announced that the Coalition to Back…
Architecture Billings Index slows in July, but remains healthy
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in July, marking the eighteenth consecutive month…
