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Jay Reavis named president of Holmes Murphy
Holmes Murphy announced that Jay Reavis has been named president of Holmes Murphy and HMA Group Holdings. The appointment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the power of its independence, leadership development, thoughtful succession planning, and positioning the organization for…
Vernon Research Group acquires Horizon Group assets
Vernon Research Group (VRG) has acquired the assets of Horizon Group, a Des Moines-based research…
MidAmerican Energy seeks natural gas rate increase in Iowa
MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to raise the delivery…
Rayser Holdings acquires Memorials by Michel
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings has acquired Memorials by Michel — a monument company based in…
Four Corridor companies approved for Iowa SBA loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly approval figures for loans in…
The Downtown Dish: Emily Salmonson, The Green House
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone visit The…
Theatre Cedar Rapids names Matt Curtis director of production
Theatre Cedar Rapids has named Matt Curtis as its inaugural director of production, a newly…
Mercy Plumb Heart Center first in Iowa to use Abbott’s Volt PFA technology for AFib treatment
Mercy Medical Center’s Plumb Heart Center has become the first hospital in Iowa to use…
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County opens summer funding round, up to $581,500 available
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County will accept applications through Aug. 4 at 11…
Iowa City Downtown District’s expanded improvement district takes effect
A new decade of investment in downtown Iowa City began July 1, 2026, as the…
The Grand Impact opens 2026 grant cycle, unveils redesigned website
The Grand Impact has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering a $100,000 grant to one…
BBB survey finds consumers have negative sentiment for AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping how businesses interact with customers, but a new Better Business…
Community Foundation awards record $1.2 million grant to North Liberty park project
The Community Foundation of Johnson County has awarded a $1,246,300 grant to the City of…
ETS to acquire ACT in deal aimed at reshaping college and career readiness
Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced today that it is acquiring ACT, the Iowa City-based nonprofit…
Cedar Rapids Public Library to open new westside Busse Branch Sept. 19
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Busse Branch will open to the public Saturday, Sept.…
Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council has released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2026, showing member…
