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Balanced Fitness & Health adds drug screening to workforce health services
Balanced Fitness & Health has expanded its services to offer Corridor employers an integrated workforce health program the Cedar Rapids-based clinic is calling a “hire-to-retire” solution. The expanded lineup combines drug and alcohol testing — including DOT and non-DOT drug…
Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa
A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…
ECICOG to conduct Linn County housing study
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) recently finalized a contract with Linn County…
ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members
ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…
A trio of restaurants on Coralville Strip closes doors
In a growing city like Coralville, owning a business along the strip on Highway 6…
Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations
Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…
MercyOne partners with Signify Health, prepares for risk-based payment
MercyOne will participate in a 2023 accountable care organization (ACO) with Signify Health, as MercyOne…
FEMA awards North Liberty Fire Department $1 million
The North Liberty Fire Department is receiving a three-year, $1 million grant from the Federal…
UI health startup hopes test will prevent disease, improve nutrition
Kelsey Dawes expects cutting-edge technology will soon be able to motivate changed behaviors by personalizing…
Cedar Rapids Transit announces fare changes
Cedar Rapids Transit, which operates the public bus service throughout the city, will resume fare…
Soft opening for new Marion Public Library set on or before Nov. 15
After numerous construction delays, the new Marion Public Library is now set to open to…
University of Iowa lecturer named to IRS committee
Robert Gettemy, a full-time instructor at the University of Iowa, is one of eight people…
Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties receives 2022 ISAC Excellence in Action award
Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties received the 2022 Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC)…
Nordstrom board adopts ‘poison pill’ to fend off potential takeover
In the wake of a Mexican upscale retailer’s move to purchase 9.9% of Nordstrom’s stock,…
Rexco Equipment acquires JP Scherrman equipment dealer
Rexco Equipment, a heavy and compact construction equipment dealer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has acquired…
First Interstate Bank raises minimum wage to $17 per hour
First Interstate Bank is raising the minimum hourly wage for all employees from $15 to…
