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Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following a $3.5 million donation from the Busse Foundation, the organization announced Thursday. The transformational gift brings the Foundation’s “Inspiring Big Dreams” campaign to completion and…
Millions in funding awarded to Dyersville water quality project at Field of Dreams site
As part of Iowa’s Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF), Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $38 million Friday…
Kimberly Hunter named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics
Kimberly Hunter has been named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics starting March 1,…
Program to bolster cybersecurity of emerging small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering $3 million in new funding for state…
Innovation and Inspiration Speaker Series begins Feb. 3
Matthew Rooda and Abraham Espinoza, founders of SwineTech, will kick off the Innovation and Inspiration…
First MainStreet Insurance enters partnership with two new agencies
First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies L.C., has entered into partnerships…
2021 sets new records in Iowa real estate
The 2021 real estate market in Iowa mirrored what much of the country experienced: Record…
New study: Cedar Rapids among best metros for renters to save for first home
Iowa has some of the nation’s best metros to save for your first home. With…
Builder confidence edges lower on inflation fears
Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment…
ADM reports record profit, strong earnings as grain processing rebounds
ADM reported a record profit for the fourth quarter on Tuesday on strong sales and…
GreatAmerica acquires IRH Capital to expand services to franchise market
GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced that it acquired the assets of IRH Capital LLC, a…
PepsiCo invests $35 million in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners…
Alliant Energy named to America’s Most Responsible Companies list
For the second year in a row, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list…
Cargill issues 2021 world mycotoxin report
Cargill has issued its 2021 world mycotoxin report, giving the animal feed industry actionable insights…
Update: Basix will survive under new ownership
Corridor Entertainment Group, owners of Iowa City’s LGBTQA bar Studio 13, is taking over ownership…
Small businesses on the brink: New survey data shows Omicron hurting Main Street
Small business owners are being pushed to the brink with an unprecedented set of challenges…
