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Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been named this summer’s “Water Warrior” by Wings2Water and GreenState Credit Union, the organizations have announced. The Nitrate Watch Program, developed by the Izaak Walton League…
Andre Perry named Hancher Auditorium executive director
Andre Perry will be the new executive director of Hancher Auditorium and the Office of…
Spotix makes Inc. list of Midwest’s fastest-growing private companies
With a two-year revenue growth of 97%, North Liberty-based Spotix is No.107 on Inc. magazine’s…
Iowa Brewers Guild announces release of UNIFY Hazy IPA
The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) announces the release of its collaborative guild beer: UNIFY Hazy…
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranked Iowa’s largest independent real estate company
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has been ranked once again as the largest independent real estate company in…
T&C Landscape ribbon cutting celebrates move to new location
T&C Landscape, which opened in August 2020, has moved to a new location, 3415 Third…
Study: College graduates more likely to own their own home
Despite the costs associated with college and growing student loan debt, a degree is a…
Residential building worker wages continue to rise
Compared to a year ago, average hourly earnings for residential building workers continue to rise,…
Amazon, NSF give grant to UI researchers to make algorithms less discriminatory
A team of University of Iowa researchers and professors have received an $800,000 grant from…
Corridor businesses awarded assistance for summer internship programs
Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded 35 projects with $2.26 million in state grants to launch youth…
Remote work gives Iowa, other states new chance to become tech hubs
Ten US states, including Iowa, could be home to a new generation of tech talent…
BHFO enters new partnership with kathy ireland Worldwide
Cedar Rapids-based BHFO, an e-commerce fashion marketplace, supplier to retailers and leading e-tailer, has entered…
PepsiCo, Schneider Electric partner to accelerate adoption of renewable electricity
PepsiCo has partnered with Schneider Electric to form pep+ REnew – one of the first…
Alliant Energy launches “The Power Chronicles” to inspire STEM careers
Students attending the Linn County STEM Festival at the Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha…
MRA survey: 66% of companies are adjusting established pay ranges or starting rates
Organizations and companies are adjusting both pay ranges and starting rates to keep up with…
Make-A-Wish releases its 2022 Wish Impact Study
Make-A-Wish has released new research in its 2022 Wish Impact Study that provides quantitative data…