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University of Iowa Children’s Hospital opens expanded NICU
University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital has opened a new neonatal intensive care unit on Level 7 of its children’s hospital, adding 32 beds to its nationally ranked neonatology program. According to a news release, the expanded…
Economic Alliance announces 2022 Bravo, Community Spotlight awards
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will recognize its 2022 Bravo Award and Community Spotlight…
Remodeled Perkins restaurant will reopen after fire last year
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Coralville at 819 1st Avenue is opening for business once…
Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a…
MEDCO Q3 report shows concern about workforce attraction
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third quarter…
IEDA to accept applications for butchery innovation program
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program will accept applications Nov.…
Brain networks linked with resilience in depression, UI study finds
A University of Iowa Health Care study that links the location of a brain injury…
Hoover museum project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant
The Hoover Presidential Foundation was one of four recipients of a Iowa Economic Development Authority…
UIHC settles $15 million class action lawsuit with employees
Approximately 11,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics employees will receive a combined $15 million…
ChildServe to expand Coralville facility, open satellite location in Hiawatha
ChildServe, a specialty pediatric health care provider for children and young adults with special health…
Pearson+, Headspace partnership to support mental wellness for college students
Pearson, the learning company with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, and Headspace, a global leader…
Mercy Medical Center recognized on best rehab centers list
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has been recognized on Newsweek America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation…
Workers lose $900 million per year through wage theft, report finds
An estimated 250,000 Iowa workers are losing out on more than $900 million per year…
University of Iowa pauses search for new VP, Carver College dean
The University of Iowa is temporarily suspending its search for a new vice president for…
Elevated Cuts in Marion celebrates grand opening
Elevated Cuts, located at 3217 Seventh Ave., in Marion, will celebrate a grand opening with…
IEDA announces $96 million investment in Iowa’s small businesses
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced a $96 million investment in growing Iowa’s…
