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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Klein recipient of national Rising Star award
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein, has been named a recipient of the national JA USA Rising Star Award. The honor recognizes emerging leaders within the network who demonstrate leadership, impact and commitment to the…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announces 2025 Executive Leadership Program cohort
Greater Iowa City, Inc. has partnered with the University of Iowa’s Tippie Leadership Collaborative to…
Rogers to step down as Linn County supervisor, joins UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation
District 2 Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers has submitted his letter of resignation, which will…
Van Meter offering five electrical industry scholarships
Van Meter is accepting applications for its Spark Your Success Scholarship, which provides up to…
Iowa REALTORS: Housing market sees strong start to 2025
The Iowa housing market kicked off 2025 with promising gains in key metrics, continuing the…
Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems…
Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores
Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations…
Thompson Truck & Trailer acquired by Ascendance Truck Centers
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced that after 25 years as a local, family-owned company,…
Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,”…
Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services)…
Economic Policy Institute revamps data library
This week, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) launched an updated and expanded version of its…
ImOn Communications expands fiber network by 265 miles in 2024
Broadband provider ImOn Communications reported a significant expansion of its fiber Internet network in 2024,…
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth…
Farm Credit Services of America returns $5.5 million to Eastern Iowa farmers
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, and Linn counties are set to receive…
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting…
