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UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing a science kit she designed to bring hands-on experiments into homes. Dasia Taylor, a junior majoring in global health studies, demonstrated her NERD STEM Box:…
Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner set for March 10
Tickets are now available for the Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner, scheduled for March…
Iowa City nonprofit Stories Project eyes downtown lot for storytelling museum
An Iowa City nonprofit is reviving a long-standing vision to create a destination to celebrate…
Epiphany Dermatology acquires third Coralville location, 100th clinic nationwide
Epiphany Dermatology announced the addition of its 100th clinic in a news release Monday. Through…
St. Luke’s hospital installs new aquatic therapy equipment
A lead gift from the Hall Perrine Foundation and many other significant gifts have allowed…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5…
Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold…
Casey’s announces winners of 2024 Product Innovation Summit
Casey’s General Stores has announced the selection of 13 brands to join its future product…
UnityPoint’s PACE Senior Care Center to open in Hiawatha
UnityPoint’s newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, is slated to…
Iowa unemployment rate climbs to 3.2% in December
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in December, while the state’s labor force…
Existing-home sales up nationwide by 2.2% in December, but down slightly in Midwest
Existing-home sales nationwide climbed in December, according to the National Association of Realtors, with sales…
Calyx Creek and Lavender wins Iowa Farm Bureau prize
Oxford-based Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has won the second -place prize for the Iowa…
Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors…
Center Point family honored with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to…
Iowa REALTORS 2024 year-end housing market report shows optimism amidst continued adjustments
Iowa REALTORS, the state’s largest real estate professional organization, has released its December and year-end…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
