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Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from her leadership role at the end of 2026 after more than seven years with the Cedar Rapids nonprofit. Ms. Johnston, who has more than 25…
Cornell introduces data science, applied statistics majors
Faculty at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are introducing two new majors: Applied statistics and…
Cargill expands portfolio of artificial intelligence-powered innovations for poultry producers
Poultry producers are always looking for ways to improve the efficiency and health of their…
VA updates inpatient visitor restriction policy
Due to the current COVID-19 surge, modifications have been made to the inpatient visitor restriction…
Elder Services rebrands as Meals on Wheels of Johnson County
Elder Services, which has provided affordable, high-quality services to older adults in Iowa City, Coralville…
Chris and Suzy DeWolf to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced Chris and Suzy DeWolf, co-owners of the Lil’…
Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national idea accelerator program aimed at taking their…
Iowa launches first statewide program recognizing family-friendly employers
Iowa is the first state to recognize employers with family-friendly policies, such as workplace flexibility…
BerganKDV merges with two payroll service companies
BerganKDV has merged with two human capital management (HCM) service providers: Paystubz based out of…
Woodcraft opening retail store in Iowa City
A new Woodcraft Supply retail store is set to open Jan. 17 at 3 Escort…
Mortgage delinquency rate falls to pre-pandemic levels
Mortgage delinquency rates fell to pre-pandemic levels in October due to labor market improvements and…
LBM Journal names Spahn & Rose Dealer of the Year
LBM Journal, a leading lumber and building-materials industry publication, recently named Spahn & Rose its…
ITC Midwest commits $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha
ITC Midwest has awarded $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha following the August 2020…
New program offers grants for Iowa sports tourism marketing
The Enhance Iowa Board has announced they will begin accepting applications for the new Sports…
Transamerica debuts value-focused retirement plan solution for small employers
Transamerica has announced the availability of a new packaged solution designed for small companies seeking…
Konecranes partners with Pesmel to supply automated warehouse container handling systems
Konecranes, with a location in southwest Cedar Rapids, is partnering with Pesmel to supply automated…
