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Iowa Food Bank Association leader Linda Gorkow retiring after seven years
The Iowa Food Bank Association announced Tuesday that Executive Director Linda Gorkow will retire Nov. 8, after seven years leading the organization’s statewide hunger relief efforts. Ms. Gorkow has led the association in uniting Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks…
Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…
Iowa unemployment, labor force participation rates unchanged in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest…
The Downtown Dish: The business of donuts with Andrea Farley of Dunkin’
On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down with Andrea Farley, Franchise and Operations…
ABI president Nicole Crain appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100
Association of Business and Industry president Nicole Crain has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber…
Tru Art Color Graphics to use new production Inkjet technology for commercial printing
Tru Art Color Graphics, based in Iowa City, has added a production inkjet digital press…
Amperage Marketing + Fundraising announces rebrand
Amperage Marketing + Fundraising has announced a rebrand that includes a new brand identity with…
Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28
Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals…
Crumbl takes a bite out of Coralville
Crumbl, a popular dessert chain known for its enormous cookies and signature pink boxes, is…
Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants
Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…
IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion
On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…
Willis Dady celebrates 10 years of Hops for Housing fundraiser
For the last 10 years, Willis Dady Homeless Services has hosted Hops for Housing, an…
Iowa City’s Farm to Street Dinner returns
The annual Farm to Street Dinner will return to downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21,…
Lone Tree and Shueyville receive branding grant
A grant that aims to support rural Johnson County communities develop a cohesive and impactful…
Infinity announces plans to hire for 100 new positions
Infinity, an inside sales and customer service agency with headquarters offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April…
