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Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, adding space for student housing and programming on the Mount Mercy campus in northeast Cedar Rapids. The building, located on…
Hy-Vee, Johnson Fitness partnering to open in-store fitness showrooms
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced a partnership with Johnson Fitness & Wellness to open in-store fitness…
Report: University of Iowa ranks in the top 10 nationally for two programs
The University of Iowa is home to the country’s top public writing program and a…
FDIC report: Iowa banks poised to support continued economic recovery
Iowa banks are in good shape to serve the needs of consumers and businesses as…
Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar to reopen Sept. 28
The Cedar Rapids restaurant reopens from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 101 Third Ave. SW. …
Hallmar welcomes Hope, the new resident pet
Mercy Cedar Rapids has welcomed a new member to its Hallmar family. Hope, a 5-year-old…
Art program open to grieving children, families
UnityPoint Hospice and Cedar Memorial have joined forces to offer a program to grieving children…
Sobering Unit opens at Mental Health Access Center
The Mental Health Access Center in Cedar Rapids has opened a Sobering Unit for intoxicated…
Slim Chickens restaurant chain heads to Iowa
Slim Chickens, a fast casual restaurant chain originating out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and specializing in hand-breaded…
Iowa City announces new deputy city manager
Redmond Jones II will officially become the new deputy city manager of Iowa City on…
Alliant Energy donates $4 million to help customers pay energy bills
A $4 million donation by Alliant Energy to its Hometown Care Energy Fund will help…
Amid staffing shortages, local businesses provide internships to Four Oaks youth
Four Oaks’ TotalChild Workforce program is connecting Linn County youth to paid internship opportunities to…
SBA approves $2.7 million in Iowa loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $21,596,800 to Iowa businesses in August,…
Vegan bakery Cinnaholic plans expansion into Iowa City
An independent, family-owned bakery is looking to continue its franchising efforts by opening up shop…
GreenState Credit Union announces surge in lending to Black homeowners
GreenState Credit Union has announced that through the first six months of 2021, GreenState is…
New branding brings vibrancy to vacant downtown Cedar Rapids buildings
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is working to create more attractive store and window…
