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Novy begins development of first portfolio company
Novy, a Cedar Rapids-based health care venture studio, has entered the creation stage of its first portfolio company, a software platform aimed at improving shift scheduling for emergency medicine groups. The venture studio firm, launched in 2023, said the venture…
Marion kicks off holiday season with Small Business Saturday
Uptown Marion and Marion Chamber of Commerce invite shoppers to kick-off the holiday season with…
Hospice of Mercy hosting Love Lights celebration
In an expression of honor and remembrance of loved ones, Hospice of Mercy invites the…
Lifeguard Air Ambulance receives CAMTS accreditation
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital LifeGuard Air Ambulance recently received a three-year accreditation from…
VIDA streamlines respiratory clinical trials with artificial intelligence
VIDA Diagnostics, Inc. (VIDA), based in Coralville, has unveiled a new AI-powered portal, further removing…
Private Wealth names former Wells Fargo leader as CEO
Private Wealth Asset Management has announced Bryan Johnson, a former Wells Fargo Wealth regional managing…
Allegiant begins new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant today begins a new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids via The Eastern Iowa Airport…
Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down from 4% in September…
Report: Iowa’s highway system falls to 22nd for cost-effectiveness
Iowa’s highway system ranks 22nd, down two spots from last year, in the nation in condition…
SBA seeks nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The…
Circle Computer Resources awarded for commitment to veterans
Circle Computer Resources, of Cedar Rapids, was one of four Iowa businesses selected to receive…
Downtown Iowa City introduces kid’s holiday shopping market
The Holiday Kid’s Market in downtown Iowa City gives youth a chance to shop for…
Linn County awards $1 million to PATCH program
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved $1 million to the Housing Fund for…
Builder confidence up on strong demand, NAHB survey shows
Low existing inventories and strong buyer demand are helping to push builder confidence higher for…
Report: Home buyers motivated by desire to be closer to family and friends
Among repeat home buyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for…
HBI report shows labor shortage weakening housing supply, affordability
A lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor for improving housing inventory…
