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Abbe Hills Farm owner receives sustainable agriculture award
A Mount Vernon vegetable grower who established one of Iowa’s first community-supported agriculture programs will receive the 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award from Practical Farmers of Iowa. Laura Krouse, who operates Abbe Hills Farm, will be honored during the organization’s…
Coe College president appointed to Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Coe College President David Hayes has been appointed to the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a…
Veridian Credit Union awards $50,000 in Giving Tuesday donations
Veridian Credit Union has awarded $50,000 in Giving Tuesday donations to organizations across Iowa, Nebraska…
State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program…
Crop Insurance Discount Program now open for enrollment
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can now apply for reduced crop insurance premiums…
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids receives national recognition for joint replacement care
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has received a Blue Distinction Center designation from Wellmark Blue Cross…
Two Hotel at Kirkwood Center employees earn statewide honors
Two employees at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center received recognition at the Iowa Restaurant Association’s…
The Downtown Dish with Leslie Nolte of Nolte Academy, ICON Conservatory
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
UI JPEC awards $16,000 to entrepreneurs in statewide Venture School Competition
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UI JPEC) awarded $16,000 to startup founders…
IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City…
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion…
Mercy Medical Center now offering Inspire V sleep apnea implant procedure
Mercy Medical Center is now offering the Inspire V System, the newest version of Inspire…
Chipotle to open second Cedar Rapids location, including first ‘Chipotlane’ in Corridor
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a new Cedar Rapids restaurant Tuesday in a standalone site…
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…
Cedar Valley World Travel to close Nov. 26; Destinations Unlimited acquires clientele
Destinations Unlimited has acquired the clientele of Cedar Valley World Travel, a Cedar Rapids-based travel…
New Pioneer Food Co-op, Kinze Manufacturing rank among nation’s ‘most ethical companies’ in survey
New Pioneer Food Co-op ranks among the nation’s most ethical companies, according to a MarketBeat…
