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University of Iowa’s Venture School announces launch day winners
MiDi LLC, a Des Moines-based startup that develops products to help premature infants safely build feeding skills, claimed the $20,000 grand prize at the University of Iowa’s Venture School Launch Day on June 11. The event, held at Plaza Towers…
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman rebranded as Simmons Perrine PLC
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC has rebranded as Simmons Perrine PLC, as the Cedar Rapids…
Iowa City school district to host career exploration event for eighth graders
The Iowa City Community School District will host Pathways to Purpose, a career and course-planning…
Iowa ends 2025 with higher December labor force participation; unemployment holds steady
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in December, matching November’s rate and…
BankIowa Cedar Valley Market’s Itzen to retire after 20 years
Wade Itzen, Cedar Valley Market president at BankIowa, is retiring following a 20-year career with…
Iowa Credit Union Foundation reports record fundraising, $375,000 in 2025 investments
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation invested more than $375,000 in financial education and community programs…
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries in Iowa City named James Beard Award semifinalist
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries, an Iowa City bakery that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023,…
Iowa Chamber Alliance talent poll shows strong attractions, persistent economic concerns
The Iowa Chamber Alliance released its fourth Iowa Talent Poll on Jan. 21, a survey…
Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection accepting applications for summer high school internships
Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection is accepting applications for summer 2026 high school internships…
French-inspired cocktail lounge opens in downtown Iowa City
A new French-inspired cocktail lounge has opened in downtown Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood, bringing craft…
lululemon to relocate, expand at Iowa River Landing
Athletic apparel retailer lululemon plans to relocate and expand within Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…
VITA program offers free tax preparation in Johnson County through April 8
The Johnson County Social Services Department will provide free tax preparation services for qualifying low-…
Kirkwood to offer workplace responsibility workshop in Vinton
Kirkwood Community College will host a three-hour workshop on workplace responsibility and accountability Feb. 25…
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO to retire
Diane Nelson, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, has…
Five Seasons Lights draws more than 12,000 visitors to McGrath Amphitheatre
More than 12,000 visitors attended the 2025 Five Seasons Lights at McGrath Amphitheatre during its…
Integrated DNA Technologies, Ansa Biotechnologies collaborate on longer DNA constructs
Two biotechnology companies announced a collaboration Tuesday that they say will give researchers access to…
