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Alliant Energy Foundation Awards Over $638,000 in Community Grants
The Alliant Energy Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded more than $638,000 in its first Community Grant cycle of the year to support 138 nonprofits and causes across Iowa and Wisconsin. The grants focus on four key areas: community safety…
Diversity Symposium keynote stresses health equity
The CBJ’s 2022 Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium kicked off Aug. 17 with a morning…
Iowa Architectural Foundation names new director
Laura Porter has been named the new director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF). Ms.…
HousingIowa Conference set for Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines
The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2022 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines.…
UI Center for the Book secures millions in donations
The University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB) has received $5.35 million in contributions…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Applications accepted now for North Liberty Youth Council
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting high school students to…
University of Iowa OPL’s jets offer flight testing for DARPA project
The University of Iowa Operator Performance Lab (OPL), a flight test laboratory that conducts research…
Corridor, Quad Cities fall in 2022 Startup City rankings
Rankings from Midwest Startups, a job and news website for startups in the Midwest region,…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
MidWestOne names interim CEO after Funk in ‘serious bicycling accident’
MidWestOne Financial Group named Len D. Davaisher interim CEO on Aug. 12 while outgoing CEO…
ICAD launches Youth Entrepreneurship Ambassador Program
One rising senior at Iowa City West High School sees an opportunity to better cultivate…
Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show
A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest…
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…
NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate…
