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South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at improving district cleanliness, supporting businesses and increasing its on-street presence through a team of locally hired ambassadors. The Grassroots Ambassador Program will partner with Dream…
TAI’s Prometheus Award nominations close Friday
Nominations for the 2021 Prometheus Awards close this Friday, Aug. 13, according to the Technology…
Hy-Vee launches ‘Field of Dreams’ cereal
Hy-Vee has partnered with PLB Sports and Entertainment and “Field of Dreams” star Dwier Brown…
Allegiant announces nonstop service from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant announced today nonstop service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport from The Eastern Iowa Airport…
Make-A-Wish Iowa announces $1.95 million donation
Make-A-Wish Iowa unveiled a new partnership in Iowa City yesterday with The Gerdin Charitable Foundation…
EIHC is celebrating National Health Center Week
Eastern Iowa Health Center, located in Cedar Rapids, will be among hundreds of community health…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital reveals Kid Captains
Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready for…
Small-town Iowa ambulance builder with CR connection reaches milestone vehicle No. 5,000
During a job-killing pandemic, the ambulances kept coming. That certainly was the case at Life…
Art project offers healing, reflection after derecho
The Cedar Rapids community is invited to join with friends, family, and neighbors for a…
Konecranes CEO stepping down as merger proceeds
Konecranes, a Finnish company specializing in the manufacturing and service of cranes and lifting equipment,…
Geonetric announces nonprofits to receive new websites
Geonetric announces the three nonprofits that have been selected for the 10th annual Operation Overnight…
Mask requirement reinstated in Linn County facilities
Effective Monday, Aug. 9, masks will once again be required at all indoor Linn County…
Camp Courageous Pineapple Gala set for Aug. 20
The Pineapple Gala, an annual fundraiser benefitting Camp Courageous in Monticello, is set for Friday,…
Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition
Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…
Tour connects communities to local Black-owned businesses
The I Heart Black Business Tour will be held Aug. 28 with tours starting at…
SBA approves $24 million in Iowa loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 49 loans for $24,096,200 to Iowa businesses in July,…
