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ICAAR completes successful school supply drive
The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS has wrapped up its summer school supplies drive, contributing to United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties’ Ready, Set, School event, which supports more than 1,800 K–12 students in Johnson and Washington counties.…
Free webinar previews Kirkwood Residential Construction Confidence Course for Women
Are you looking to build your home-improvement skills? Do you want to make a difference…

New state grants available for process innovation and modernization
The state of Iowa is now offering additional grants to help manufacturers prepare for the…

Hy-Vee adopts seafood supplier code of conduct
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced the adoption of a new Seafood Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC),…

GoDaddy acquires Managed WordPress inventor Pagely
GoDaddy Inc., with operations in Hiawatha, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pagely,…

MidAmerican Energy Foundation announces grants to Iowa organizations, communities
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its third quarter grants, awarding more than $500,000 to…

Theatre Cedar Rapids installs hearing loop for audience members
A hearing induction loop listening assistance system from Glenwood-based Hearing Access Solutions is now installed…

Mercy Foundation, Fairfax State Savings Bank join forces on Giving Tuesday
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial…

UnityPoint Hospice distributing memory kits for teens and children
UnityPoint Hospice is inviting the community to pick up a Camp Embracing Memories winter camp…

MidWestOne Bank named Best Small Bank in Iowa
MidWestOne Bank was recently recognized in Newsweek Magazine’s 2022 America’s Best Banks rankings and named…
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association names 2021 award winners
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) presented its 2021 yearly awards during…

Morning Story opens first Iowa location in Marion
A ribbon cutting was held today (Nov. 24) to celebrate the opening of Morning Story,…

Single-family home size continues to trend higher, NAHB report shows
An expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is a need for more residential space,…

Collins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components
Collins Aerospace has announced the acquisition of Dutch Thermoplastic Components (DTC), a leader in the…

PepsiCo announces goal to advance food security for 50 million people by 2030
PepsiCo, which owns and operates the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, has announced a…

General Mills named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for fourth consecutive year
General Mills has been named for the fourth consecutive year to both the Dow Jones…






