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Rayser Holdings acquires Pella-based Skunk River Block & Pallet

Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skunk River Block & Pallet, Inc., a custom wood pallet and crating company located in Pella, Iowa. Skunk River Block & Pallet has served central Iowa for more than 43 years, specializing in…

PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to innovate water-saving benefits for farmers worldwide

PepsiCo and N-Drip have announced a partnership to help farmers around the world adopt game-changing…

IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…

Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity

There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…

CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist

Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…

ASAC working to reduce substance-use related deaths

The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is implementing the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses…

Kirkwood nursing program earns NLN CNEA Accreditation

Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program has earned accreditation status from the National League for Nursing…

Kirkwood Community College

Applications accepted now for Think Iowa City grants

Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023,…

Hills Bank and Trust named top lender for veteran-owned small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its top…

SBA extends EIDL program payment deferment to 30 months

The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending the deferment period for payments on existing loans…

ImOn adds 3,200 residential addresses in Iowa City to fiber network

ImOn Communications on March 15 announced that 3,200 residential addresses in Iowa City are to…

ImOn

Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Build My Future set for April 5

An estimated 220 students from 12 different junior highs or middle schools in seven Eastern…

Iowa City Area Parade of Homes application deadline extended

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes committee has extended the…

Supply chain issues slow residential construction permits in January

Over the first month of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD)…

IowaWORKS offering free Google training certificates for job seekers

Iowa job hunters now have access to a new professional training program designed to prepare…

Mediacom raising internet download speeds for majority of customers

Mediacom Communications announced Monday it is giving a download speed boost to many of the…

Mediacom office