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Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the launch of the AI Micro Park, a solar-powered educational hub set to open in August 2025 in the Wellington Heights neighborhood in Cedar Rapids. Located…
Mercy Hospital Foundations hosts Love Lights
Love Lights is returning for its 34th anniversary, the Mercy Hospital Foundation Iowa City announced…
BAE Systems awarded $316 million contract to deliver hardened military GPS modules
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has executed a $316 million contract option for BAE Systems’…
NextEra partners with Marion Heritage Center & Museum on new energy exhibit
The Marion Heritage Center and Museum is officially open to the public again, with a…
Barrel House in Marion set to open Dec. 6
Barrel House has announced that their newest location, at 295 Tower Terrace Rd. in Marion,…
Holiday Thieves Market returns in a new location
The Holiday Thieves Market is back and in person this year in a new location.…
Czech Village & New Bohemia to Deck the District
The Czech Village & New Bohemia District is officially launching the holiday season Dec. 3-5…
Hy-Vee to permanently close Collins Road grocery store
Collins Road Hy-Vee, located at 279 Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids, will permanently close…
NAHB: Construction loan growth hits post-recession high in third quarter
Residential construction loan volume reached a post-Great Recession high during the third quarter, as home…
Free webinar previews Kirkwood Residential Construction Confidence Course for Women
Are you looking to build your home-improvement skills? Do you want to make a difference…
New state grants available for process innovation and modernization
The state of Iowa is now offering additional grants to help manufacturers prepare for the…
Hy-Vee adopts seafood supplier code of conduct
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced the adoption of a new Seafood Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC),…
GoDaddy acquires Managed WordPress inventor Pagely
GoDaddy Inc., with operations in Hiawatha, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pagely,…
MidAmerican Energy Foundation announces grants to Iowa organizations, communities
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its third quarter grants, awarding more than $500,000 to…
Theatre Cedar Rapids installs hearing loop for audience members
A hearing induction loop listening assistance system from Glenwood-based Hearing Access Solutions is now installed…
Mercy Foundation, Fairfax State Savings Bank join forces on Giving Tuesday
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial…
