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DJ Tone Da Boss of T1 Entertainment takes the stage during the July 12 Unity Exchange on Keokuk Street in the So. of 6 Iowa City Business District.

South of 6 unveils partnership program to support community-led events

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has launched the So.6 Event Partnership Program, a new initiative aimed at helping residents, businesses and community groups develop public events within the South of 6 district. “This program is designed to…

Local partnerships celebrate Alburnett student’s milestone achievement in apprenticeship program

Alburnett Community School District, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, and Kirkwood Community College recently marked…

Joe Lock receives Dr. Bery Engebretsen Visionary Award

Joe Lock, president and CEO of the Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC), was honored with…

Joe Lock Visionary Award

TentCraft acquires Marion-based World Class Displays

TentCraft, a manufacturer of custom tents, structures, and event solutions, has announced its acquisition of…

World Class Displays

Can AI detect abuse? These UI professors say it can

Two University of Iowa professors are teaming up to harness AI for the use of…

A person places their hand on an elderly man's arm.

Iowa Brewers Guild announces winners of ‘Iowa Ambassador of Craft’ awards

The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced the winners of the inaugural Iowa Ambassador of…

Iowa Brewers Guild

Van Meter appointed as authorized Rockwell Automation distributor

Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. has announced that they are the newly-authorized Rockwell Automation distributor…

Van Meter

New restaurant planned for historic Iowa River Power Building

The historic Iowa River Power building will once more be filled with diners and the…

The Iowa River Power building, 501 First Ave. in Coralville, pictured Oct. 30. The building was bough last month by Old Gold, LLC, a company with an Illinois address. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center expanding MRI services

UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa is expanding its imaging services with…

UnityPoint Health Jones Regional Medical Center

Lion Bridge Brewing launches MoonDream THC beverage brand

Lion Bridge Brewing has announced the launch of MoonDream, a line of THC-infused sparkling waters.…

MoonDream THC beverages. CREDIT MOONDREAM

Veridian, Community 1st among three Iowa credit unions awarded grants to serve disadvantaged communities

Three Iowa credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), including Veridian Credit Union…

Iowa Credit Union League logo

Party at the Museum to celebrate nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a Nonprofit Party at the Museum to…

African American Museum of Iowa

Toyota Financial Services announces plans to lay off 54 remaining Cedar Rapids employees

As the final step in Toyota Financial Services’ closure of its Cedar Rapids operations, the…

Toyota Financial

Four Linn County companies receive SBA loans in October

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

CBJ’s Most Influential Leaders of 2024

The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…

Revology selected by Indiana health care network for long-term contract 

Revology has announced an agreement with Hancock Health to expand their existing partnership into a…