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Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10K, 5K and free kids run. The Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. Organizers say…
UI researchers seeking answers on ‘chemo brain’
University of Iowa researchers are studying the inner workings of the brain, through cutting-edge neuroimaging,…
Final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to be held Saturday
A special “Fall Market” will conclude the farmers market season when the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Greater Iowa City Area HBA promotes careers in construction
Amid a shrinking labor gap in the construction industry, the Greater Iowa City Area Home…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 1 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to sample chocolate treats in Uptown Marion at the Chocolate Walk from…
UPS’ ORION navigation system topic of UI lecture
Ranganath Nuggehalli, the principal scientist of operations research at UPS, will be speaking to the…
Alliant joins coalition to expand EV charging
Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel farther with an expanding charging network. In…
Casey’s acquires 40 Pilot convenience stores in Tennessee, Kentucky
Casey’s General Stores, Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has announced an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot…
Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $2.73 million for 125 rental homes in Corridor
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $2.73 million in federal…
Buff City Soap brings plant-based products to Cedar Rapids
Buff City Soap, a brand known for its 100% plant-based soap products, is opening its…
Oktoberfest celebrations return to Corridor this week
Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City is returning this weekend for its 25th anniversary, following a…
Hy-Vee partners with Simbe for ‘Tally,’ automated inventory robot
Shoppers at Hy-Vee will have to get used to sharing the aisle with robots. The…
University of Iowa physicist part of team receiving Department of Energy grant
A University of Iowa physicist is part of a research team that has won funding…
PPL acquires ownership stake in SOO Green high-voltage transmission project
SOO Green HVDC Link (SOO Green) has announced that PPL Corporation has acquired an ownership…
ACT tabs Doshi as chief product and technology officer
ACT has named Mehul Doshi as its chief product and technology officer. “I look forward…
Mary Beth O’Neill named new president and CEO of Four Oaks
Four Oaks announced today that Mary Beth O’Neill has been appointed as the new president…
