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HEDCO adds four to board of directors

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of directors: Torri Freese, Rob Wenzel, Rod Hanssen and Supervisor Sami Scheetz. Ms. Freese serves as Key Account Manager II at Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids.…

Novy begins development of first portfolio company

Novy, a Cedar Rapids-based health care venture studio, has entered the creation stage of its…

David Tominsky, Eric Engelmann, Sarah Wallace, Jess Greiner, Krista Martin, Novy venture studio

UI Health Care hosts career fair to address Iowa’s physician shortage

Nearly 100 University of Iowa Health Care residents, fellows and their spouses attended a July…

UI Health Care career fair participants connect with employers representing Iowa health systems July 31. The career event aimed to address physician shortage in Iowa.

Iowa Mustangs Unstabled to sponsor Cedar Rapids Dyno Night Meet Aug. 8

Iowa Mustangs Unstabled will sponsor the upcoming Dyno Night Meet in Cedar Rapids, scheduled for…

Iowa Mustangs Unlimited car show

Iowa City nonprofit cinema FilmScene announces purchase of Ped Mall building

FilmScene has partnered with Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to purchase the historic…

Interior of FilmScene on the Ped Mall, 118 E. College St. in Iowa City.

Mercy Medical Center earns national stroke care recognition

Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke…

Yellow stethoscope with a red heart under it

South of 6 unveils partnership program to support community-led events

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has launched the So.6 Event Partnership Program,…

DJ Tone Da Boss of T1 Entertainment takes the stage during the July 12 Unity Exchange on Keokuk Street in the So. of 6 Iowa City Business District.

BODYARMOR secures naming rights for Coral Ridge ice rink

The Rink at Coral Ridge has been renamed the BODYARMOR Ice Rink under a new…

Coral Ridge Mall first opened in 1998.

Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026

A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying…

Cedar Rapids marathon

Linn County seeks $20,000 penalty over unpermitted wells at QTS data center construction site

Linn County Public Health is seeking a $20,000 civil penalty from Northern Dewatering after recently…

QTS data center

NewBo City Market executive director steps down

NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi is stepping down after seven years leading the…

Julie Parisi NewBo City Market

Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July…

Willis Dady Westminster House

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…

A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses

Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and…

FSB

Iowa Donor Network names new CEO

Iowa Donor Network has named Philip Blumberg as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Suzanne…

Philip Blumberg