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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS). According to a news release, the Executive Class is only offered every other year, and is an exclusive, 9-month program designed for…

GoDaddy launches GoDaddy Payments for small businesses

GoDaddy Inc. has announced the launch of GoDaddy Payments, enabling GoDaddy Websites + Marketing and…

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American Red Cross experiencing severe blood shortage

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma…

Kirkwood names new VP of continuing education and training services

Kirkwood Community College has named Jasmine Almoayyed as the next Vice President of Continuing Education…

Iowa’s COVID-19 recovery ranks fastest in nation

Iowa’s COVID-19 recovery is the quickest in the nation, according to a WalletHub study released…

Casey’s earnings point to greater fuel consumption, travel

Vehicle fuel consumption in Middle America is on the rise, a sign people are comfortable…

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University Heights Courtyard now open for business

A long-anticipated University Heights hotel opened earlier this month just steps away from Kinnick Stadium.…

Project Better Together to tout resiliency at arena event

Project Better Together, a collaborative effort of the Iowa City Downtown District, the Iowa City…

HBT Financial to acquire NXT Bancorporation

HBT Financial, Inc., the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, will expand its…

BDC Group moves into new Hiawatha headquarters

BDC (Building Diverse Communications) Group, Inc. has moved into newly constructed corporate headquarters at 1525…

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Sutliff Farm & Cider House rebrands

Sutliff Cider Company, located outside of Lisbon, re-opened as Sutliff Farm & Cider House. The…

Major gift sets stage for HallMar Village groundbreaking

A major donation toward independent living apartments is on the books just as HallMar Village…

As market soars, IFA launches new homebuyer toolkit

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is marking national homeownership month by recognizing Iowa’s strong housing…

Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes kicks off June 12

The 54th annual Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes, presented by Hills Bank and…

Coralville Marriott to rebrand under new management

The Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in the heart of the city’s Iowa River…

Linn County accepting applications for economic and community development funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Linn County’s Economic and Community Development…