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University of Iowa Venture School accepting fall 2025 applications
The University of Iowa’s Venture School is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort, which will begin the week of Oct. 6 at locations across the state. The Mason City program will start earlier, on Sept. 4. According to a…
Four Oaks to receive generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, mom, writer and advocate, has made a generous gift to Four Oaks…
Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector
Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…
Affordable Housing Network names new director
Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…
Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity
The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…
Existing home sales fall in February
As rising mortgage rates and home prices continued to price out homebuyers and reduce affordability,…
Building material prices increase slightly
The prices of goods used in residential construction, excluding energy, climbed 1.6% in February (not…
Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City
Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…
Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…
Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…
PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to innovate water-saving benefits for farmers worldwide
PepsiCo and N-Drip have announced a partnership to help farmers around the world adopt game-changing…
IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…
Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity
There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…
CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist
Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
ASAC working to reduce substance-use related deaths
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is implementing the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses…
Kirkwood nursing program earns NLN CNEA Accreditation
Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program has earned accreditation status from the National League for Nursing…
