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UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids taps Kristin McVay as chief nursing officer
Kristin McVay will take the helm as chief nursing officer at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids next month, the hospital announced. Ms. McVay, who holds master’s degrees in nursing and health administration, will assume the role Nov. 3, replacing Carmen…
BAE Systems awarded anti-jam receiver contract for F-15 jets
BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology…
Work begins on new RAGBRAI mural in downtown Cedar Rapids
Work is now underway on a two-story-high mural featuring colorful images of bike riders. The…
Iowa City approves 13-story high-rise site plan by CA Ventures
Chicago-based developer CA Ventures has finally had a site plan approved by Iowa City staff…
Coe College rises 10 spots in Washington Monthly’s college guide
Coe College continues to climb the ranks of liberal arts colleges which contribute to the…
Amana Farms joins Cargill RegenConnect program
Amana Farms is enrolling 3,300 acres of their 2022-23 crop fields into Cargill RegenConnect –…
Crystal Group hosts Future Ready Iowa advisor, celebrates Innovation Fund award
Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware based…
SBA approves $14.7 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 27 loans for $14,796,200 to Iowa businesses in August,…
CR hosting special events during Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week begins this Friday as several inclusive events will take place around Cedar Rapids.…
ImOn announces free Wi-Fi service on Iowa City’s North Linn Street
ImOn Communications has announced that it has launched free Wi-Fi service on North Linn Street…
Iowa City Area Home Builders Association wins award for best PR program
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has been recognized for its outstanding Public…
Iowa City home sales prices jump in past week
The average sales price for Iowa City homes continued its bumpy ride for the week…
Housing recession deepening, NAHB chief economist says
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices caused housing affordability…
Stonetrust Workers’ Compensation to offer coverage in Iowa
Stonetrust Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company will begin writing workers’ compensation coverage in Iowa, effective Oct.…
Iowa Association of Realtors annual convention set for Oct. 4-6
The Iowa Association of Realtors’ 2022 convention is set for Oct. 4-6 at the Des…
Iowa City gears up for 2022 Climate Fest
Iowa City residents, businesses and organizations will acknowledge climate change through a four-day extravaganza from…
