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Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as its new executive director, effective October 13, 2025. Ms. Blais joins the organization from NewBo City Market, where she has worked since 2021, first as…
Community Health Free Clinic, Cedar Rapids, celebrates 20 years
Community Health Free Clinic (CHFC) in Cedar Rapids is celebrating its 20th anniversary. “An irreplaceable…
City of Iowa City, GreenState Credit Union partner to increase homeownership opportunities
The City of Iowa City and GreenState Credit Union have partnered on an initiative that…
Brewing operations cease at Cedar Rapids Thew Brewing Company
Thew Brewing Company announced Tuesday, April 19, that brewing operations will cease “effective immediately” at…
Survey: Millennial home buyers want larger homes
As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, new research shows that…
Building materials prices continue rising
According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
Trinity Health to acquire CommonSpirit Health’s share of MercyOne Health System
Trinity Health and CommonSpirit Health announced Tuesday they have signed an agreement for Trinity Health…
24/7 carbon-free energy goal in Iowa City receiving broad support
Organizers of 100% Iowa City, a community-driven movement launched this spring to make Iowa City…
New Leader Manufacturing adding robotic welder with innovation grant funds
New Leader Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids is adding a new co-worker, in the form of…
IowaWORKS hosting several job fairs, hiring events this spring
April and May will be busy months for the IowaWORKS offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Indian Creek Nature Center receives $250,000 in ARPA funding
Indian Creek Nature Center has announced it has been awarded $250,000 of Linn County’s $11…
Registration open for 2022 EFY Race Against Breast Cancer
Registration is now open for the 32nd annual Especially for You(r) (EFY) Race Against Breast…
Coralville volunteer receives lifetime service award from Alzheimer’s Association
The Gary Wicklund Lifetime of Service Award has been named after and awarded to Gary…
IGNITE Innovation Showcase set at Iowa State University April 18-22
The second annual IGNITE Innovation Showcase is just around the corner. Join the Student Innovation…
Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 3.3% in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in March, which is down from 3.5%…
Iowa City Community School District Foundation receives $1 million gift
Coralville resident Christine N. Boge committed a planned gift of $1 million to the Foundation…
