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Greater IC opens applications for 35th annual Community Leadership Program
Applications are open for Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Community Leadership Program, Iowa City’s longest standing, community-programmed leadership course. The program gathers local leaders from a variety of industries for a year of hands-on learning, relationship building and community engagement. Participants…
OPN Architects honored for Lester Buresh Center design
OPN Architects has won a Central States Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects…

Iowa sees big jump in home values in the past year
Due to tremendous buyer demand for homes and limited inventory, home values have significantly increased…

Ground broken for The Cottages at UnityPoint Way
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 18 for the Cottages at UnityPoint Way on the…

John Deere, UAW restart negotiations amid strike
John Deere and United Auto Workers (UAW) resumed negotiations on Monday while workers continued to…

Report: Biosimiliars could save Iowa $142 million annually
A report from the Biosimilars Forum, in partnership with the Pacific Research Institute, revealed that…

UnityPoint Health selects b.well Connected Health to support digital transformation strategy
UnityPoint Health has selected b.well Connected Health as the foundation of its patient-centered digital transformation…

Shaw leaving University of Iowa Center for Advancement to join Clarivate
Clarivate LLC, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace…

New Transamerica retirement plan program supports small business efforts to recruit, retain employees
Transamerica is helping small businesses gain advantages in hiring and retaining employees in today’s demanding…

NextEra Energy recognized on Fortune’s 2021 list of companies that ‘Change the World’
NextEra Energy, Inc., which operated the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo and is now…

CDC grant to help UI improve remote work management
Tippie researcher awarded $1.1M CDC grant to develop training for remote managers The COVID-19 pandemic…

Private Wealth expands into Texas, hires new strategy officer
Private Wealth Asset Management, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has expanded into…

Masks required through Jan. 15 in Johnson County facilities
Based on recommendations from the Johnson County Public Health Department (JCPH), the Johnson County Board…
City of Marion introduces Ryan Waller as new city manager
Long-time government official Ryan Waller is the new city manager for the City of Marion,…

Field to Family’s Online Farmers Market continues through November
Area shoppers continue to have the opportunity to purchase local food and farm products online…

Marion Enterprise Center receives recertification
The Marion Enterprise Center (MEC) in Marion has received recertification as a General Industrial Park by…
