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Iowa City VA physician receives national award for health professions education
Dr. Matthew Soltys, a staff physician at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, has been awarded the David M. Worthen Award, one of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ highest honors in health professions education. The award recognizes individuals who…
Iowans register a record number of business filings
Iowans registered for the highest amount of new business entities in state history during the…

Mercy Cedar Rapids wins highest distinction from Epic
Cedar Rapids’ Mercy Medical Center has earned the Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll distinction from…
Transportation provider GTI USA opens Cedar Rapids office
Total transportation management provider GTI USA has announced it will open a new office in…

CR Summer Rally set to boost area cultural venues
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced a new program Monday morning to spur attendance…

New board members join Community Foundation of Johnson County
Five new members have joined the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s board of directors. The…

Hy-Vee stores hosting Indy car appearances this weekend
Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL), is displaying a Hy-Vee-sponsored Indy…

Color Web Printers ending newspaper printing operations
Color Web Printers announced Friday morning it’s ending newspaper printing operations at its Cedar Rapids…

Reynolds requests $222 million in pandemic relief to city government
Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested $222 million in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Package…

Iowa City Downtown District announces new retail referral program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched ILoveIC Retail Referral Program, a new initiative…

Iowa City Ped Mall to feature public art installation
The Iowa City Downtown District in partnership with the City of Iowa City and Think Iowa City is bringing…
Marion City Council approves official name of YMCA
The Marion YMCA has a new name. The new facility, which opened in January, will…
Big Grove Brewery to open DM brewery in 2022
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open its newest brewery and taproom location in…
GreenState partners with Inclusive Cultural University to help unify Iowans
Starting this month, Inclusive Cultural University (ICU) is partnering with GreenState Credit Union to begin…

Hy-Vee, subsidiary launch Financial Services program
Hy-Vee, Inc. has partnered with its subsidiary, Midwest Heritage Bank, to launch Hy-Vee Financial Services.…

Kirkwood students excel at SkillsUSA Championships
Two Kirkwood Community College students recently earned top awards at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, a…






