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MidAmerican Energy’s Kunert to Chair Iowa ABI Board
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has elected Kathryn Kunert, vice president of economic connections and integration at MidAmerican Energy, to chair its Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term. Ms. Kunert, a Mason City native and University of…
22 local restaurants set for 2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Twenty-two local restaurants will participate in the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, scheduled for…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…
Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…
Cottage Grove Place management company tops independent living satisfaction rankings for seventh year
LCS, the management company for Cottage Grove Place, has ranked first in resident satisfaction among…
Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners
Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…
Katie Hallman departs as Theatre Cedar Rapids executive director
Katie Hallman has departed her role as executive director at Theatre Cedar Rapids, the organization…
Farmers market vendor Luna’s Tacos opens permanent location in Iowa City
A former farmers market vendor took the leap to a brick-and-mortar location Jan. 19 with…
Skogman Insurance acquires Amana insurance agency
Skogman Insurance announced it has acquired Amana Insurance Agency, effective Feb. 1. The Amana agency…
Dr. Timothy Quinn to retire as Mercy Cedar Rapids president and CEO
Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire as president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center on April…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters…
Iowa Donor Network reports 376 organ transplants in 2025
Iowa Donor Network served 1,604 donor families in 2025, with 124 organ donors and 1,308…
UnityPoint at Home agencies score top national rankings
UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as…
Tru Art Advertising Calendars acquires historic calendar company
Tru Art Advertising Calendars, based in Iowa City, has acquired M Line Calendars, a company…
Construction teams package 30,000 meals at QTS Data Center site
Construction workers building QTS’s seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28, for…
Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…
