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Downtown Rotary honors three with annual service awards
The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, known locally as Downtown Rotary, has honored three local leaders with its annual awards recognizing outstanding service to the community and to the club. The awards are presented each year at the close of…
Termination of Doug Wagner at WMT part of nationwide iHeartMedia budget cuts
With the termination of longtime morning show host Doug Wagner late last week, 600 WMT…
ITC Midwest presents electric wheelchairs to two Iowa veterans
ITC Midwest presented recreational electric wheelchairs to two Iowa veterans at the Iowa Chapter of…
Biaggi’s in Cedar Rapids permanently closed
Biaggi’s has permanently closed its Cedar Rapids location after 25 years of operation, according to…
Iowa Donor Network manager earns national recognition for emerging leaders in donation field
A North Liberty-based organ procurement organization’s manager of hospital and partner relations has been named…
University of Iowa professor among winners of Rousseeuw Prize, statistics’ ‘Nobel Prize’
A University of Iowa professor is among five statisticians awarded the 2026 Rousseeuw Prize for…
Jefferson Lines expands Cedar Rapids bus service to Midwest cities
Jefferson Lines, an intercity bus carrier serving the Midwest, will launch new service connecting Cedar…
Hiawatha to host State of the City event Aug. 13
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) will host the 2026 State of the City on…
Forbes names Veridian top Iowa credit union for second year
Veridian Credit Union has been named the top credit union in both Iowa and Nebraska…
Hy-Vee to host small business summit this fall
Hy-Vee is opening its doors to small businesses and entrepreneurs this September, with applications now…
Wings2Water names Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior”
Wings2Water has named Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior,” honoring his four decades of conservation…
Matthew 25 Transform Week mobilizes 375 volunteers for Cedar Rapids home repairs
More than 375 volunteers are spending the week of June 22-26 repairing and maintaining homes…
Iowa health systems add organ donor registration to MyChart patient portals
Iowa health systems have launched a new tool allowing patients to register as organ, eye…
African American Museum of Iowa to host Juneteenth festival Saturday
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June…
ChildServe president honored by University of Iowa College of Medicine
Dr. Teri Wahlig, the president and CEO of ChildServe, has received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni…
Iowa’s housing market sees rising momentum
Iowa’s housing market saw a rise in momentum throughout May, fueled by increased inventory and…
